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House Speaker Mike Johnson on existing security measure for officials after Kirk shooting
NBC Newsยท2025-09-11 17:57

Security Measures & Costs - Providing full security details to all 435 members of the House would cost billions of dollars [1] - Hiring approximately 5,000 additional Capitol Police officers would be necessary for complete security coverage [1] - Existing security measures are under thorough review to identify potential enhancements for member safety [1] Pilot Program & Funding - A pilot program has been running for the last two months, allowing members to hire personal security [2] - The pilot program enables members to hire unarmed officials and personal security guards for travel and events in their districts [2] - Additional funding is available to members of Congress for safety measures [2]