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- Reps. Watson Coleman, Pallone, Sires and Espaillat Lead Introduction of Commonsense Gun Violence Prehttps://watsoncoleman.house.gov/newsroom/press-releases/reps-watson-coleman-pallone-sires-and-espaillat-lead-introduction-of-commonsense-gun-violence-prevention-legislation..."Americans own an estimated 393 million firearms, accounting for more than one gun for every person in this country. It’s no secret that America has a broken gun system, but we must continue to push for comprehensive reform to close the loopholes that allow guns and firearms to fall into the wrong hands. ...
- https://watsoncoleman.house.gov/newsroom/press-releases/watson-coleman-votes-to-reinstate-assault-weapons-ban-to-prevent-gun-violence-for-safer-communities...Watson Coleman voted for historic legislation that will reinstate the assault weapons ban, a key action to ensure safer communities for New Jerseyans by preventing gun violence and keeping weapons of war off our streets. “Today, House Democrats took a bold step in the fight to end the gun violence epidemic by reinstating the assault weapons ban,” said Watson Coleman. ...
- Congressman Maxwell Frost, Sen. Murphy Reintroduce Bicameral Legislation to Reestablish Office of Guhttps://frost.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-maxwell-frost-sen-murphy-reintroduce-bicameral-legislation-to-reestablish-office-of-gun-violence-prevention...This office helped make a real difference in the fight to keep Americans safe, from driving historic drops in homicides to coordinating urgent resources for communities devastated by senseless acts of gun violence. The shuttering of this office, alongside Trump’s attack on gun safety measures, makes his priorities crystal clear: gun industry profits over American lives. ...
- Reps. Foushee, Beyer, Frost Introduce Legislation to Expand Critical Research on Gun Safety and Prevhttps://foushee.house.gov/media/press-releases/reps-foushee-beyer-frost-introduce-legislation-to-expand-critical-research-on-gun-safety-and-prevention...“As a member of the House Gun Violence Prevention Task Force and the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, I am proud to introduce the National Gun Violence Research Act to address the root causes of gun violence, advance and fund gun violence research, and establish a coordinated, interagency national gun violence research program. ...
- Congressman Amo Leads Call on ATF to Ensure Destruction of Firearms from 'Gun Buy-Back' Programs | Chttps://amo.house.gov/press-release/congressman-amo-leads-call-on-atf-to-ensure-destruction-of-firearms-from-gun-buy-back-programs...This update would prevent private companies partnering with the municipalities that manage gun buy-back programs from only destroying serialized gun parts. The remaining parts are often resold as part of “do-it-yourself" ghost gun kits. Ghost guns are unserialized and untraceable firearms that can be bought online and easily assembled at home without having to pass a background check. ...
- Crenshaw, Spanberger Lead Bipartisan Effort to Tackle Gun & Cash Smuggling by Cartels at the Southerhttps://crenshaw.house.gov/2024/9/crenshaw-spanberger-lead-bipartisan-effort-to-tackle-gun-cash-smuggling-by-cartels-at-the-southern-border...Permalink: https://crenshaw.house.gov/2024/9/crenshaw-spanberger-lead-bipartisan-effort-to-tackle-gun-cash-smuggling-by-cartels-at-the-southern-border Press Releases Articles Blog Videos Office Locations Washington, D.C. Office 248 Cannon HOB Washington, DC 20515 Phone: (202) 225-6565 Kingwood Office 1849 Kingwood Dr. ...
- Congressman Crow Reintroduces Legislation to Close the ‘Colorado Loophole’ on Out-of-State Gun Saleshttps://crow.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-crow-reintroduces-legislation-to-close-the-colorado-loophole-on-out-of-state-gun-sales...This common-sense legislation would close this dangerous loophole and create consistency in our gun laws, reduce confusion among gun sellers and ensure that all gun purchases are subject to the same rigorous background check process. We applaud Rep. Crow for his leadership in better protecting American families,” said Kris Brown, President of Brady: United Against Gun Violence. ...
- Failing to Act on Gun Violence Is Not an Option: A Message from Rep. Huffman | U.S. Congressman Jarehttps://huffman.house.gov/media-center/newsletter/failing-to-act-on-gun-violence-is-not-an-option-a-message-from-rep-huffman...Huffman June 23, 2023 Hello, June is National Gun Violence Awareness Month, a time to honor the lives lost to this epidemic and highlight the urgent need for action. Gun violence is a uniquely American crisis, and it is happening everywhere. ...
- Gun Violence Prevention Task Force to Hold Forum with Parkland and Miami Students, Young Leaders | Chttps://wilson.house.gov/media/press-releases/gun-violence-prevention-task-force-to-hold-forum-with-parkland-and-miami-students-young-leaders...Details are below: WHO: Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi Congressman Mike Thompson, Chairman of the Gun Violence Prevention Task Force Congresswoman Frederica Wilson, Member of the Gun Violence Prevention Task Force Congressman Ted Deutch, Member of the Gun Violence Prevention Task Force Other Members of the Gun Violence Prevention Task Force High School Student Leaders WHAT: Gun Violence Prevention Forum WHEN: Wednesday, May 23, 2018 2:00pm - 4:00pm WHERE: 2167 Rayburn House Office Building RSVP Members of the press should RSVP by calling Alex Macfarlane at 202-225-3311 Issues : Gun Violence Media Press Releases In the News Press Kit Back to top button Office Locations Washington DC Office 2080 Rayburn House Office Building Washington, DC 20515 Phone: (202) 225-4506 Miami Beach District Office 1700 Convention Center Dr First Floor Suite Miami Beach, FL 33139 Phone: (305) 690-5905 Tuesday 10 AM to 4 PM or by appointment West Park District Office West Park City Hall Satellite Office West Park, FL 33023 Phone: (954) 989-2688 North Miami District Office Scott Galvin Community Center 1600 NE 126th St. ...
- Rep. Wilson Votes to Empower Communities to Prevent Gun Violence Through Extreme Risk Protection Ordhttps://wilson.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-wilson-votes-to-empower-communities-to-prevent-gun-violence-through-extreme-risk-protection-orders...On Wednesday, Congresswoman Wilson also voted for the Protecting Our Kids Act, a robust legislative package of common-sense gun safety measures that will crack down on illegal gun trafficking, keep weapons of war out of the hands of teenagers, ban high-capacity magazines and bump stocks for civilian use, strengthen safe gun storage, impose background checks on untraceable "ghost guns" and more. ...