Threats against Congress rose 57% in 2025, prompting expanded security and $30M in new funding.

According to U.S. officials, threats against members of Congress increased by 57% from 2024 to nearly 15,000 in 2025. Capitol Police, motivated by online anonymity and growing political rhetoric. The increase came after high-profile incidents, such as an assault on Representative Maxwell Frost in Utah and an attack on Representative Ilhan Omar in Minneapolis. The majority of lawmakers are not protected by the federal government, but senior officials are. In response, Congress authorized an additional $30 million in funding, and the Capitol Police tripled official security partnerships with local agencies across the country, bringing total security funding to $852.4 million for fiscal 2026.