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• Veasey Introduces Resolution Condemning Recent Gun Violence Tragedies in Fort Worth | Congressman Ma
  https://veasey.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/veasey-introduces-resolution-condemning-recent-gun-violence-tragedies-in
  ...Veasey introduced a resolution condemning the two horrific mass shootings in Fort Worth's Como and Polytechnic Heights neighborhoods and acknowledging the human toll of gun violence in communities nationwide. The resolution aims to spur action on the passage of common sense gun safety legislation that will help prevent gun violence and keep our communities safe. ...
• Congresswoman Frederica Wilson Hosts Gun Violence Forum with Student Leaders | Congresswoman Frederi
  https://wilson.house.gov/media/press-releases/congresswoman-frederica-wilson-hosts-gun-violence-forum-with-student-leaders
  ..."I'm proud to stand with my Democratic colleagues who are ready and willing to have a serious gun violence prevention debate, one that respects the Constitution and does everything necessary to keep guns out of dangerous hands. We welcome our Republican colleagues to join us to take action for gun reform now." ...
• Van Hollen, Raskin Lead Introduction Of Permit-to-purchase Gun Safety Bill | Press Releases | Congre
  https://raskin.house.gov/2021/3/van-hollen-raskin-lead-introduction-of-permit-to-purchase-gun-safety-bill
  ...Raskin for introducing this important bill and championing this common-sense approach to preventing gun violence.”  “Permit-to-purchase systems are proven life-saving policies. These laws are effective means to reduce gun homicides and suicides, as well as enable states to provide guidance for responsible gun ownership. ...
• MoCo360: Raskin, Elrich talk gun violence crisis following Trump assassination attempt | In the News
  https://raskin.house.gov/2024/7/moco360-raskin-elrich-talk-gun-violence-crisis-following-trump-assassination-attempt
  ...What about all the other hundreds and thousands of people who are affected by mass shootings every year and what about the tens of thousands of people who are affected by gun violence every year?” he said. Raskin said he supports efforts to close the “gun show loophole,” which refers to how private firearms sellers are not required to conduct federal background checks before selling a weapon to a buyer. ...
• Rep. Greg Steube Calls Out Democrat’s Red Flag Gun Grab – Congressman Steube
  https://steube.house.gov/in-the-news/rep-greg-steube-calls-out-democrat-s-red-flag-gun-grab/
  ...Greg Steube Calls Out Democrat’s Red Flag Gun Grab Democrats on the House Judiciary Committee passed Rep. Lucy McBath’s (D-GA) red flag legislation on Wednesday. The legislation, H.R. 2377 , authorizes the seizure of firearms via the ex parte issuance of Extreme Risk Protection Orders (ERPOs). ...
• Strickland Introduces Legislation To Increase Funding For Gun Violence Prevention Research - Marilyn
  https://strickland.house.gov/2023/03/29/media-press-releases-strickland-introduces-legislation-increase-funding-gun-violence-prevention/
  ...This legislation would authorize $50 million, each year, over the next five years to boost firearms safety and gun violence prevention research. “Make no mistake: gun violence is preventable. Republicans actively choose to watch children, mothers, fathers, and Americans gunned down in deference to the gun lobby,” said Rep. ...
• Rep. Smith Applauds Passage of Gun Violence Bills to Strengthen Background Checks and Close Charlest
  https://adamsmith.house.gov/news/press-releases/rep-smith-applauds-passage-gun-violence-bills-strengthen-background-checks-and
  ...Today, Congress has begun to address the epidemic of gun violence with two pieces of strong, bipartisan legislation. "It's is overwhelmingly clear that background checks work. Every day, background checks stop approximately 170 felons, 50 domestic abusers, and 20 fugitives from obtaining a gun. ...
• THOMPSON, MCBATH, NEGUSE, SCOTT, KELLY OF GUN VIOLENCE PREVENTION TASK FORCE MARK NEW ACTION ON FEDE
  https://mikethompson.house.gov/newsroom/press-releases/thompson-mcbath-neguse-scott-kelly-gun-violence-prevention-task-force-mark
  ...We applaud the Gun Violence Prevention Task Force for championing this lifesaving legislation, which is a proven way to intervene before shots are fired,”  said John Feinblatt, President of Everytown for Gun Safety.  ...
• Boebert Backed Bill to Protect Millions of Veterans and Gun Owners Passes House | Representative Lau
  https://boebert.house.gov/media/press-releases/boebert-backed-bill-protect-millions-veterans-and-gun-owners-passes-house
  ...Senate needs to immediately follow the House’s lead and block this unconstitutional gun grab that Congress never authorized.” Background: The House of Representatives passed H.J.Res.44, legislation cosponsored by Congresswoman Lauren Boebert, to protect millions of gun owners by nullifying the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives' (ATF’s) unconstitutional pistol brace ban rule with a recorded vote of 219-210. ...
• House committee approves DeGette’s bill to ban high-capacity gun magazines | Congresswoman Diana DeG
  https://degette.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/house-committee-approves-degettes-bill-ban-high-capacity-gun-magazines
  ...Rep. Diana DeGette (D-CO) to reinstate a nationwide ban on high-capacity gun magazines. The move comes as calls for Congress to change the nation's gun laws continue to grow in the wake of the recent mass shootings that took place in El Paso, Texas; Gilroy, California and Dayton, Ohio. ...