Kelly leads resolution marking second anniversary of Trump assassination attempt in Butler

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, U.S. Rep. Mike Kelly (R-PA), introduced a resolution to recognize the second anniversary of the attempted assassination of President Trump during a campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania on July 13, 2024. The resolution also honors the life of Corey Comperatore, who was killed during the shooting; and, the resolution honors Corey's wife, Helen, and their daughters, Allyson and Kaylee, who survive him.

Kelly, of Butler, chaired the bipartisan U.S. House task force that investigated the events of that day. 

"Today, as we mark two years since the tragic events in Butler, I continue to pray for President Trump and for the Comperatore family. What happened in Butler that day will forever be a part of not only our local history, but our national history. It is providential that the President is leading our great nation today. Political violence has no place in America," said Rep. Kelly.

BACKGROUND

Mr. Comperatore shielded his family from gunfire during the rally, ultimately saving their lives. He leaves behind his wife, Helen, and daughters Allyson and Kaylee. Mr. Comperatore was 50-years-old.

Mr. Comperatore is remembered for his dedication to his family, especially as a "girl dad;" his strong Christian faith as an active member at the Cabot Church, and as a lifetime member of the Buffalo Township Volunteer Fire Department in Sarver, Pa. He also served as the department's fire chief in the early 2000s. Mr. Comperatore was a 1992 graduate of Freeport High School. After high school, he served 10 years in the U.S. Army Reserves.

Kelly first introduced a resolution honoring Corey Comperatore in 2024.

The resolution is co-sponsored by Representatives Claudia Tenney (R-NY), Erin Houchin (R-IN), Michael Cloud (R-TX), Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA), Glenn "GT" Thompson (R-PA), Dan Meuser (R-PA), Clay Fuller (R-GA), Greg Steube (R-FL), Wesley Hunt (R-TX), Addison McDowell (R-NC), Nick Langworthy (R-NY), Michael Rulli (R-OH), and Barry Moore (R-AL).

You can read the text of the new resolution here.

You can find the Task Force's final report from December 2024 here.