The U.S. House will dramatically increase the amount of money available to its members for their personal security as part of a new program launching next month, according to an email to congressional offices obtained by Axios.

Why it matters: Threats against members of Congress have been on the rise for years, exacerbating a growing sentiment on Capitol Hill that serving in Congress is no longer worth the associated risks and challenges. • Some House members, such as Reps. Jared Golden (D-Maine) and Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.), have even cited fear for their families' safety as a factor in their decision to leave the job. • The last two years alone have seen a two assassination attempts against President Trump, an act of arson against Gov. Josh Shapiro's (D-Pa.) home, the shooting

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