Senate Unanimously Passes Bill Enhancing Secret Service Protection for Presidential Nominees

The bill, prompted by recent assassination attempts on former President Trump, now awaits President Biden's signature.

The Enhanced Presidential Security Act mandates equal Secret Service protection for presidential and vice-presidential nominees as that of sitting officeholders.
The legislation passed both the House and Senate unanimously, with the House voting 405-0 and the Senate approving by unanimous consent.
The bill was introduced following two assassination attempts on Donald Trump within a span of 65 days.
The Secret Service will be required to provide regular reports to Congress on the status of candidate protection, including threat levels and unmet needs.
Additional funding for the Secret Service, amounting to $231 million, is being considered in a separate government funding measure.