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- Palmer, Aderholt, and Byrne Critical of Obama’s Executive Orders on Firearms | Congressman Gary Palmhttps://palmer.house.gov/media-center/in-the-news/palmer-aderholt-and-byrne-critical-obamas-executive-orders-firearms...Nothing in the President's Executive Actions would have done anything to stop the most recent incidents of gun violence." Congressman Robert Aderholt released his own statement after learning from news reports that President Obama planned to use an Executive Order this week to implement new gun control measures. ...
- https://hunt.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-wesley-hunt-introduced-second-amendment-restoration-act...Protecting the right of Americans to defend themselves and their families is not just policy, it’s principle.” Chris McNutt, President of the Texas Gun Rights Association, commented: "We stand 100% behind Congressman Hunt in his mission to torch the Cornyn gun-control disaster. Not only did Cornyn bankroll red flag laws, he ballooned the flawed NICS gun ban registry and handed the ATF a blank check to expand its war on gun owners. ...
- https://harshbarger.house.gov/issues/second-amendment...House passing legislation on Wednesday that aims to combat the country’s gun violence epidemic in the wake of shootings that recently claimed the lives of 10 Black people in Buffalo and 19 elementary students and two teachers in Uvalde. Issues : Congress Second Amendment Read More Image Harshbarger votes against bills to expand background checks for gun sales March 11, 2021 In The News by: Slater Teague Posted: Mar 11, 2021 / 03:34 PM EST / Updated: Mar 11, 2021 / 03:34 PM EST Harshbarger votes against bills to expand background checks for gun sales Rep. ...
- https://juliabrownley.house.gov/brownley-introduces-legislation-to-address-alarming-rate-of-suicide/...“The epidemic of gun violence continues to plague communities throughout our country and forever changes the lives of families who have lost someone to gun death. However, the debate surrounding gun safety overlooks the role that guns often play in suicide,” said Congresswoman Julia Brownley. ...
- https://neguse.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-neguse-applauds-passage-safer-communities-act...The bill constitutes a historic package of reforms addressing the gun violence epidemic in America, after mass shootings in Buffalo, New York, and Uvalde, Texas. “As policymakers, it is our job to act — and with the passage of this bill, we are taking an important step forward in our work to end gun violence,” said Congressman Neguse. ...
- Congressman Neguse Unveils Legislative Package to Prevent Mass Shootings, Expand Worker Safety & Inchttps://neguse.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-neguse-unveils-legislative-package-prevent-mass-shootings-expand...“We believe that no one should ever feel unsafe at work and Rep. Neguse understands that preventive measures, studying the cause and effect of gun violence in the workplace and mental, social and emotional support goes a long way to helping workers feel safe in their work environments. We know that for schools in particular, gun violence is not only harmful to the educators who serve students, but of course to the students as well and this is why we are even more emphatic that our schools must be a safe place for all and free from gun violence.” ...
- https://robinkelly.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/rep-kelly-defends-community-violence-intervention-programs-funding...CVI workers save lives from gun violence every day and offers a brighter future. I will not stand by as the gun lobby tries to claw its way back to power and strip away the good work we did during the Biden Administration.” ...
- Rep. Robin Kelly to Introduce Bill to Prevent High-Risk People from Buying Guns | Congresswoman Robihttps://robinkelly.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/rep-robin-kelly-introduce-bill-prevent-high-risk-people-buying-guns...“I’ve introduced the Keeping Guns from High-Risk Individuals Act every Congress because dangerous individuals shouldn’t be able to easily access firearms,” said Congresswoman Robin Kelly (IL-02), Vice Chair of the Gun Violence Prevention Task Force . “If someone has a history of violent behaviors, it’s simply common sense to prevent that person from buying or owning a gun. Whenever a gun is present in a high-risk situation – whether that be a domestic violence emergency or hate crime – it instantly escalates the chances of injury or death. ...
- https://burlison.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-burlison-reintroduces-repeal-nfa-act...Supporting Organizations : American Firearms Association, Alabama Firearms Association, Georgia Gun Owners, Illinois Firearms Association, Indiana Firearms Association, Iowa Gun Owners, Minnesota Gun Rights, Michigan Firearms Association, Missouri Firearms Coalition, North Carolina Firearms Coalition, New York State Firearms Association, Ohio Gun Owners, Pennsylvania Firearms Association, Tennessee Gun Owners, Washington Gun Rights, Wisconsin Firearms Coalition, Wyoming Gun Owners Cosponsors : Representatives Andy Biggs (AZ-05), Andy Ogles (TN-05), Barry Moore (AL-02), Randy Weber (TX-14), Harriet Hageman (WY-At Large), and Mike Collins (GA-10). ...
- Hayes Co-Leads Legislation to Reveal Root Causes of School Shootings and Develop Legislative Solutiohttps://hayes.house.gov/2023/5/hayes-co-leads-legislation-to-reveal-root-causes-of-school-shootings-and-develop-legislative-solutions...Companion legislation is being led by Senator Michael Bennet (D-CO) in the U.S. Senate. “Gun violence prevention remains a top priority for me. Unfortunately, every day gun violence incidents continue to plague communities nationwide – compromising school safety and decimating the mental health of students. ...