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Committee endorses resolution condemning political violence after members recount recent attacks
Summary
Representative Baham presented HR 245 condemning political violence; members cited recent incidents and historical examples. The committee moved the resolution favorably with no objections and adjourned.
Representative Baham presented House Resolution 245 to condemn political violence in the United States and place the legislature on record against attacks on public officials and political actors.
Baham cited recent violent incidents and historical examples, saying political violence threatens democracy and urging a unified stand against it. “Regardless of the party affiliation of the victim, it affects all of us,” Baham said, and members expressed support for the measure. Representative LaFleur and others commented in favor; the committee recorded no objections and moved the resolution favorably.
The chair thanked members, noted the committee had cleared its docket and adjourned its last meeting of the session.
