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As violent threats against members of Congress increase, the U.S. House is offering to pay for security upgrades at lawmakers' homes.

Driving the news: The plan to help cover the costs comes the same week that local prosecutors charged a man with stalking U.S. Rep. Pramila Jayapal, D-Seattle.

Details: Starting Aug. 15, the House sergeant-at-arms office will cover security equipment and installation costs at House members' personal residences, up to $10,000 per member, report Axios' Erin Doherty and Andrew Solender.

Zoom out: Jayapal isn't the only lawmaker to face recent threats.

The big picture: Since the Jan. 6 Capitol riot, Congress and the Capitol Police have pursued a range of strategies to bolster lawmakers' security.

What they're saying: Jayapal's office wouldn't comment on whether she will use the new pot of money to improve security at her home.

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