PRINTER'S NO. 3532
THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA
HOUSE RESOLUTION
No.
501
Session of
2024
INTRODUCED BY CUTLER, WATRO, ECKER, MERCURI, LAWRENCE, KRUPA,
MALONEY, HEFFLEY, M. BROWN, BONNER, KLUNK AND OWLETT,
JULY 23, 2024
REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON RULES, JULY 23, 2024
A RESOLUTION
Establishing, authorizing and empowering the Select Committee on
the Trump Assassination Attempt to investigate, review and
make findings and recommendations concerning the planning,
response and coordination of Federal, State and local law
enforcement agencies at the Trump campaign event on July 13,
2024, and the best practices for law enforcement entities to
ensure the safety and security of the public and highly
visible individuals at such events in the future.
WHEREAS, The entire world witnessed the tragic events of July
13, 2024, in Butler, Pennsylvania, when a gunman opened fire at
a rally held by former President Donald Trump; and
WHEREAS, Butler County resident Corey Comperatore was killed
while shielding his family from harm, former President Donald
Trump was shot through the ear and two rally attendees were
critically wounded; and
WHEREAS, The suspected shooter climbed to the roof of a
building within 147 yards of the rally stage, with a clear view
of the former President and attendees, where he fired multiple
shots before being neutralized by United States Secret Service
snipers; and
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WHEREAS, The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will likely host
multiple high-level political campaign events for the remainder
of the 2024 election season and other high-profile events, like
the Semiquincentennial Celebration, in the near future; and
WHEREAS, The health, welfare and safety of all who attend
these events depend on the cooperation of and communication
among Federal, State and local law enforcement agencies; and
WHEREAS, The events of July 13, 2024, demand a deliberate
examination to better understand how such a tragedy occurred and
what remedial measures can be taken to prevent it from happening
in the future; therefore be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives establish,
authorize and empower the Select Committee on the Trump
Assassination Attempt to investigate, review and make findings
and recommendations concerning:
(1) the planning, response and coordination of Federal,
State and local law enforcement agencies at the Trump
campaign event on July 13, 2024; and
(2) the best practices for law enforcement entities to
ensure the safety and security of the public and highly
visible individuals at such events in the future;
and be it further
RESOLVED, That the select committee consist of six members of
the House of Representatives, including three members from the
majority party of the House of Representatives appointed by the
Speaker of the House of Representatives and three members from
the minority party of the House of Representatives appointed by
the Minority Leader of the House of Representatives; and be it
further
RESOLVED, That the Speaker of the House of Representatives
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appoint the chair of the select committee from among the six
members of the select committee; and be it further
RESOLVED, That the chair of the select committee, on behalf
of the select committee, be authorized and empowered to do the
following:
(1) send for individuals and papers and subpoena
witnesses, documents, including electronically stored
information, and any other materials under the hand and seal
of the chair;
(2) administer oaths to witnesses;
(3) take testimony;
(4) conduct interviews, take statements and any other
investigative steps as determined by the chair;
(5) prepare and file pleadings and other legal
documents; and
(6) employ counsel and staff for the use of the chair or
the select committee;
and be it further
RESOLVED, That the Sergeant-at-Arms or a deputy, or other
competent adult authorized by the chair, serve the process and
execute the order of the select committee; and be it further
RESOLVED, That the select committee be authorized to sit
during the sessions of the House of Representatives; and be it
further
RESOLVED, That the expenses of the select committee
investigation be paid by the Chief Clerk from appropriation
accounts under the Chief Clerk's exclusive control and
jurisdiction upon a written request approved by the Speaker of
the House of Representatives, the Majority Leader of the House
of Representatives or the Minority Leader of the House of
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Representatives; and be it further
RESOLVED, That the select committee submit a final report to
the Speaker of the House of Representatives with its findings
and recommendations not later than November 30, 2024, which
shall be disseminated to each member of the House of
Representatives and made available to the public.
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