House Democrats lobbying Republicans to increase personal security funding

House Democrats and Republicans quietly discuss expanding personal security measures for lawmakers

Lawmakers on both sides of the aisle are quietly discussing options for expanding personal security protections, reports suggest.House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.Y., and Rep. Joe Morelle, D-N.Y., have reportedly had conversations about the issue with House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., and House Administration Committee Chair Bryan Steil, R-Wisc. A senior Democratic committee aide told The Hill that Jeffries and Morelle "have regularly …

House Democrats lobbying Republicans to increase personal security funding

Rep. Joe Morelle (D-N.Y.), the ranking member of the House Administration Committee, and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) have discussed a proposal to further boost security for lawmakers with their Republican counterparts, a senior Democratic committee aide told The Hill Monday evening. The aide said that Morelle and Jeffries “have regularly discussed innovative solutions…