The U.S. House of Representatives on July 24 voted unanimously to pass a resolution led by U.S. Rep. Mike Kelly (R-PA) that would establish a bipartisan House task force to investigate the attempted assassination of former U.S. President Donald Trump.
The failed assassination attempt occurred on July 13 in Rep. Kelly’s hometown of Butler, Pa., injuring Trump, killing a Sarver, Pa., man, and injuring two other Pennsylvanians.
“The goals of my legislation and of this task force are simple: to investigate, detail, and explain the shooting and security breakdowns,” Rep. Kelly said. “We must never let something like this happen again.”
The text of House Resolution 1367, which Rep. Kelly sponsored on July 22, states that the task force would have the full investigative authority of the House, including subpoena power, and would be composed of 11 members, seven Republicans and six Democrats chosen by the House Speaker and House Minority Leader.
Task force members would investigate and fully examine all actions by any agency, department, officer, or employee of the federal government, as well as state and local law enforcement or any other state or local government or private entities or individuals, related to the attempted assassination of Trump, the bill says.
“It’s important that we don’t jump to any conclusions as we begin these investigations,” said the congressman. “I look forward to working with my colleagues to get the American people the answers they deserve.”
The House resolution also would require that the task force submit a final report of its findings no later than Dec. 13.