Condemning the attempted assassination of former President Donald J. Trump at the Trump International Golf Club in West Palm Beach, Florida, and honoring the Martin County Sheriff's Office for their rapid response and bravery in apprehending the would-be assassin.

Bill: 118-hres-1482
Sponsor: full_name: Rep. Mast, Brian J. [R-FL-21]
Introduced: 2024-09-20
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement
Latest action: action_date: 2024-09-20
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Summaries:

tv_txt: IV 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 1482 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES September 20, 2024 Mr. Mast submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary RESOLUTION Condemning the attempted assassination of former President Donald J. Trump at the Trump International Golf Club in West Palm Beach, Florida, and honoring the Martin County Sheriff’s Office for their rapid response and bravery in apprehending the would-be assassin.

Whereas, on September 15, 2024, an attempt was made on the life of former President Donald J. Trump at the Trump International Golf Club in West Palm Beach, Florida; Whereas such heinous acts of political violence threaten and undermine the core values and stability of democracy and the peaceful discourse upon which the United States was founded; Whereas former President Donald J. Trump served as the 45th President of the United States and continues to be a leading figure in American political life; Whereas deputies and officers from the Martin County Sheriff’s Office responded rapidly to the threat and demonstrated exceptional bravery, professionalism, and heroism; and Whereas the swift actions of the Martin County Sheriff’s Office led to the successful apprehension of the would-be assassin, preventing further harm: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) condemns the assassination attempt on former President Donald J. Trump at the Trump International Golf Club in West Palm Beach, Florida, on September 15, 2024; (2) honors Martin County Deputy Gedeon Brenovil for his bravery in apprehending the would-be assassin; (3) honors Martin County Deputy Nicholas C. Shaw for his bravery in apprehending the would-be assassin; (4) honors Martin County Detective Dominic M. Ferrusi for his bravery in apprehending the would-be assassin; (5) honors Martin County Detective Aaron Chandler for his bravery in apprehending the would-be assassin; (6) honors Martin County Sergeant Crystal Nash for her bravery in apprehending the would-be assassin; (7) honors Martin County Sergeant Brad Spencer for his bravery in apprehending the would-be assassin; (8) honors Martin County Sergeant Samuel B. Kimmel for his bravery in apprehending the would-be assassin; (9) honors Martin County Lieutenant Travis Dykes for his bravery in apprehending the would-be assassin; (10) honors Martin County Major Josh Kloster for his bravery in apprehending the would-be assassin; (11) honors the support personnel of the Martin County Sheriff’s Department and other local agencies who aided in apprehending the would-be assassin; and (12) calls on all Americans to unite against political violence, reaffirming the Nation’s dedication to peaceful dialogue and the rule of law.