US lawmakers plan for possible 'mass casualty' event
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'national crisis'
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A bipartisan group of four House members is advocating for a constitutional amendment allowing for the quick replacement of Congress members in the event of a mass-casualty attack. Rep. Derek Kilmer (D-Wash.) with Reps. Brad Wenstrup (R-Ohio), William Timmons (R-S.C.), and Emanuel Cleaver II (D-Mo.) put forth a proposal to ensure that Congress can continue its work if a large number of members are killed in a mass attack.

This proposal aims to ensure continuous representation and prevent violence from shifting political power. "We’ve seen a 300 percent increase in threats against members over the last seven years," noted Rep.

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