House Republicans are seeking to fast-track legislation that would give presidential candidates the same level of Secret Service protection as sitting presidents receive, after two assassination attempts against former President Donald Trump, the GOP nominee.

According to House Majority Leader Steve Scalise, R-La., a bill is being brought to the House floor Friday, The Washington Examiner reported.

The measure, if passed, would apply the same protections to Vice President Kamala Harris, the Democratic Party nominee.

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