In a significant legislative move, the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee advanced a bill on Wednesday that will change how sensitive security information is handled in high-profile cases.

Introduced by Sen. Josh Hawley, the bill specifically targets the declassification of all information surrounding the recent assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump, as Newsmax reports.

The Trump Assassination Attempt Transparency Act, if passed into law, will require multiple intelligence agencies to release all relevant details about the security breach that occurred during Trump’s rally in Butler, Pennsylvania.

On July 13, Trump faced a grave danger when an assassin attempted to end his life at a public rally. This incident sparked widespread concern about the security measures in place to protect current and former national leaders.

In response to the assassination attempt, which many viewed as a severe failure of protective services, Hawley criticized the Secret Service for what he described as the agency's inability to prevent the incident. He stressed that this oversight was a major security lapse comparable to historical breaches in presidential protection.

Hawley further intensified his critique by releasing a report on Monday containing whistleblower allegations that painted a dire picture of the Secret Service’s procedures and their performance on the day of the attempted assassination.

Call for Declassification of Security Details

A core component of the bill mandates the Secret Service and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to declassify all documents pertaining to the assassination attempt. This requirement is designed to provide a more transparent view of the events and enable a thorough examination of the security protocols in place.

Additionally, the legislation tasks the Director of National Intelligence with producing a comprehensive report based on the declassified information, which must further be certified by the Inspector General of the Intelligence Community. This step ensures an additional layer of accountability and thoroughness in the review process.

Hawley expressed his determination in a statement, celebrating the committee’s unanimous decision to move forward with the bill.

“Today the Homeland Security Committee UNANIMOUSLY adopted my bill demanding Secret Service & DHS stop stonewalling and give us ALL the documents and information related to the Trump assassination attempt in Butler,” he noted.

Hawley Claims Gross Incompetence

Hawley’s actions reflect a strong stance on government transparency and accountability, particularly concerning national security. In his report, he labeled the security failure as “the most stunning breakdown in presidential security since the assassination of President John F. Kennedy and the attempted assassination of President Ronald Reagan.”

The revelations from the whistleblowers and the subsequent findings of the investigation as reported by Hawley suggest a pattern of negligence within the Secret Service.

“It was the most stunning breakdown in presidential security since the assassination of President John F. Kennedy and attempted assassination of President Ronald Reagan,” stated Hawley in his detailed report.

According to Hawley, the compiled evidence and whistleblower testimonies reveal a “compounding pattern of negligence, sloppiness, and gross incompetence that goes back years, all of which culminated in an assassination attempt that came inches from succeeding.”

Implications of the Transparency Act

The passage of the Trump Assassination Attempt Transparency Act could potentially lead to major changes in how protective services operate and how information is shared with the public and legislators.

Through the unveiling of previously classified documents, the aim is to shed light on possible failures and encourage reforms that strengthen the security of national leaders.

Hawley conveyed a forward-looking sentiment echoing the sentiments of many supporters of the bill. “We're one step closer to the truth,” he commented, emphasizing the importance of this legislative move in understanding and possibly rectifying the critical security pitfalls encountered during the July event.

If enacted, the bill will not only pave the way for more stringent oversight of security agencies but also potentially restore public trust in the mechanisms designed to protect high-profile figures in the United States.