{"id":2487945,"date":"2025-09-17T22:07:01","date_gmt":"2025-09-18T02:07:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/house-members-to-get-10k-monthly-for-security-after-kirk-killing\/"},"modified":"2025-09-17T22:12:36","modified_gmt":"2025-09-18T02:12:36","slug":"house-members-to-get-10k-monthly-for-security-after-kirk-killing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/house-members-to-get-10k-monthly-for-security-after-kirk-killing\/","title":{"rendered":"House members to get $10K monthly for security after Kirk killing"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">22<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fhouse-members-to-get-10k-monthly-for-security-after-kirk-killing%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2487945&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>The article discusses the doubling of security stipends for U.S. House members following increased concerns about political violence, highlighted by the recent assassination of Charlie Kirk. The personal private security pilot program stipend will increase from $5,000 to $10,000 per month, continuing through November 21, coinciding with a <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3YuVZYV\" >short-term goverment spending deal deadline<\/a>. this pilot program was initially enacted in July after threats like the assassination of Minnesota Democratic state Speaker Melissa Hortman and the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump.<\/p>\n<p>Both Republicans and Democrats have shown concern over member safety, especially during outdoor events, with some members feeling current protections are insufficient. house Management Committee Chairman Rep. bryan Steil (R-WI) reported positive feedback on the program but noted members wont more resources. The increased funding aims to allow lawmakers to engage with constituents safely outside Washington, D.C.<\/p>\n<p>This stipend increase is separate from other proposed security funding, including a $30 million mutual aid fund for law enforcement and tens of millions allocated for executive and judicial branch security. Despite bipartisan support for enhanced member security,House Democrats are unlikely to back the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/take-out-the-political-tricks-and-the-democrats-spending-bill-really-costs-nearly-five-trillion-dollars\/\" title=\"Take Out The Political Tricks And The ... Spending Bill Really Costs Nearly Five Trillion Dollars\">current spending bill<\/a> without healthcare concessions,prompting them to propose a counter-plan with significantly higher security funding.<\/p>\n<p>The money to ramp up the pilot program was repurposed from existing funds, while a long-term funding plan is being developed by legislative subcommittees. The effort reflects a growing emphasis on ensuring the safety of lawmakers and their families amid escalating political risks. <br \/> <!DOCTYPE html><br \/>\n<?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><html><body><\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><\/p>\n<p><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><\/p>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-header-search-button-mob dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search\" aria-labelledby=\"td-header-search-button\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search-inner\">\n<form method=\"get\" class=\"tdb-search-form\" action=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/\"><\/form>\n<div class=\"tdb-aj-search\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/#\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"Search\" class=\"tdb-head-search-btn dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<h1 class=\"tdb-title-text\">House members&rsquo; security budgets double after Charlie Kirk assassination<\/h1>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-title-line\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div id=\"Brid_2232792\" class=\"tpd-featured-video bridtv\"><\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/house-of-representatives\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">House<\/a> lawmakers will see a stipend for personal private security double in the wake of the assassination of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/charlie-kirk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Charlie Kirk<\/a>, with members on both sides of the aisle concerned about the rise in political violence.<\/p>\n<p>The stipend for the personal security pilot program will increase from $5,000 <span style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\">to $10,0<\/span>00 a month. It will be active until Nov. 21, the same deadline for the&nbsp;short-term spending deal proposed&nbsp;by GOP leadership, which punts funding the government another seven weeks.<\/p>\n<div class=\"recommended-stories\">\n<h2>Recommended Stories<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/house\/3812113\/ilhan-omar-censure-resolution-house-nancy-mace-charlie-kirk\/\">Ilhan Omar escapes censure after House tables resolution condemning Charlie Kirk remarks<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/house\/3812152\/house-votes-give-trump-more-control-dc-judges\/\">House votes to give Trump more control over DC judges<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/justice\/3812161\/seven-takeaways-from-fbi-director-patels-house-hearing-on-epstein-political-violence-and-charlie-kirk\/\">Seven takeaways from FBI Director Patel&rsquo;s House hearing on Epstein, political violence, and Charlie Kirk<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"article-paywall\">\n<p>The $5,000 pilot program was set to expire on Sept. 30, which was enacted in July following the assassination of Minnesota Democratic state Speaker Melissa Hortman and a year after the attempted assassination of President Donald Trump in Butler, Pennsylvania.<\/p>\n<p>In the wake of Kirk&rsquo;s shooting, both Democrats and Republicans have expressed concerns about <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/trump-to-stop-holding-outdoor-rallies-washington-examiner\/\" title=\"Trump to stop holding outdoor rallies - Washington Examiner\">holding outdoor events<\/a>. Some have complained that leadership hasn&rsquo;t done enough to keep members safe, as well.<\/p>\n<p>Rep. Bryan Steil (R-WI), chairman of the House Administration Committee, said Wednesday he&rsquo;s received &ldquo;overwhelmingly positive feedback&rdquo; from members using the program, and that the only negative feedback is that &ldquo;they&rsquo;d like more resources.&rdquo;&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;So what we did is freed up already available funds and doubled the scope of the program and extended the timeline of the program,&rdquo; Steil said.<\/p>\n<p>He added that the purpose of increasing the program is to ensure members can go out into their states &ldquo;talking to folks, talking to real-world people outside the swamp that is D.C., which is absolutely essential for our democracy.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>The new $10,000 stipend is separate from the $30 million proposed in the continuing resolution for a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/house-gop-seeks-to-speed-up-clock-on-vote-for-spending-deal\/\" title=\"House GOP seeks to speed up clock on vote for spending deal\">law enforcement mutual aid fund<\/a> for members and $58 million for security for the executive and judicial branches.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Despite a bipartisan push for increased member security funding, its inclusion in the continuing resolution to avoid a government shutdown is unlikely to sway House Democrats to vote for the bill, given that it does not include <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/house\/3804015\/democrats-healthcare-concessions-votes-government-funding-deal\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">healthcare concessions as they&rsquo;ve demanded<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Instead, Democrats have introduced a counter-CR proposal that would keep the $30 million mutual aid fund and include an additional $90 million for House enhanced security programs, $66.5 million for the Senate Sergeant at Arms, and $140 million for the Supreme Court and federal courts.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Steil said the funds to increase the pilot program stipend were previously allocated and have been repurposed to bump it up to $10,000. For a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/sexual-consent-app-idea-draws-criticism-in-australia\/\" title=\"Sexual Consent App Idea Draws Criticism In Australia\">long-term solution<\/a>, he said the legislative branch appropriations subcommittee is identifying &ldquo;the appropriate funding level as we go forward.&rdquo;&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>He said he&rsquo;s had numerous conversations with members on the House floor about the security provisions.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/house\/3809488\/house-republicans-short-term-spending-deal-boost-security\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">HOUSE REPUBLICANS UNVEIL SHORT-TERM SPENDING DEAL WITH $30 MILLION BOOST FOR MEMBER SECURITY<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;I think a lot of members are just looking and making sure that they understand what programs are available to them to keep them, their families, and others safe,&rdquo; the Republican said.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p> <script data-cfasync=\"false\" src=\"http:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/cdn-cgi\/scripts\/5c5dd728\/cloudflare-static\/email-decode.min.js\"><\/script> <\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>House members&#8217; security stipends double after Kirk&#8217;s assassination<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2648,"featured_media":2487946,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/steil-jordan-actblue-fraud-claims.webp?w=696","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[33651],"tags":[63581,51601,63580,63553,63582],"class_list":["post-2487945","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-the-western-journal","tag-congressional-protection","tag-government-funding-2","tag-house-security","tag-kirk-killing","tag-member-safety"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/steil-jordan-actblue-fraud-claims.webp?w=696","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2487945","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2648"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2487945"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2487945\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2487950,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2487945\/revisions\/2487950"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2487946"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2487945"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2487945"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2487945"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}