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- https://desaulnier.house.gov/sites/evo-subsites/desaulnier.house.gov/files/evo-media-document/ppt-lafayette-town-hall-23.05.02.pdf...The efforts were shared statewide, turning California from a state that was #3 for rate of gun homicides to becoming a leader on gun safety. Introduced the Gun Safety Board and Research Act (H.R. 5273), a bill he introduced to establish a board of experts at the Department of Health and Human Services responsible for conducting research, evaluating federal and state policy proposals, and recommending best practices for reducing firearm deaths. Longtime advocate for gun violence prevention, Congressman DeSaulnier has authored several bills to reduce gun thefts and increase community safety and is a member of the Gun Violence Prevention Task Force. Proud recipient of an F rating from the NRA Democratic Successes in the 117th Congress When Democrats held the majority last Congress, they passed the following bills on behalf of the American people: Inflation Reduction Act to lower everyday costs. Respect for Marriage Act to protect the rights of LGBTQ+ and interracial couples. Bipartisan Safer Communities Act to help end gun violence. Legislation to lower the cost of prescription drugs and insulin. ...
- https://robinkelly.house.gov/sites/evo-subsites/robinkelly.house.gov/files/evo-media-document/ATF%20Engaged%20in%20the%20Business%20Rulmaking%205.8.23.pdf...The background check loophole in federal law permits unlicensed gun sellers—those who are not “engaged in the business” of dealing in firearms—to sell guns without conducting a background check on the purchaser. These sellers have, for decades, taken advantage of commercial marketplaces, like gun shows, to turn a profit by funneling firearms into the hands of convicted felons, domestic abusers, gun traffickers, and other prohibited persons. ...
- Brownley Remarks at Press Event on Firearm Suicide Prevention Legislation - Congresswoman Julia Browhttps://juliabrownley.house.gov/brownley-remarks-at-press-event-on-firearm-suicide-prevention-legislation/...What we know about suicide is that the most effective way to succeed in taking one’s own life is by using a gun. While our own country mourns the tragic and brutal deaths form gun violence — most recently in El Paso and Dayton and, of course, almost a year ago our own tragedy at the Borderline Bar and Grill in Thousand Oaks — we also need to know that two-thirds of gun deaths in U.S. are from suicides. ...
- https://summerlee.house.gov/posts/summer-lee-bob-casey-co-lead-introduction-of-bicameral-coalition-introduce-disarm-hate-act...“Hate crimes are rising across the country, but criminals who commit them can still get their hands on a gun,” said Rep. Porter. “We know how to prevent gun violence, and we need politicians to have the courage to stand up to the gun lobby to save lives. I’m proud to co-lead the Disarm Hate Act with Rep. ...
- Hudson, Issa, Risch Lead Bill to Prohibit Unconstitutional State Taxes on Firearms | Congressman Richttps://hudson.house.gov/press-releases/hudson-issa-risch-lead-bill-to-prohibit-unconstitutional-state-taxes-on-firearms...“Democrats’ latest attack on the Second Amendment looks like an excessive excise tax to fund gun control initiatives. The Freedom from Unfair Gun Taxes Act ensures states do not place a significant financial burden on law-abiding gun owners to advance their anti-Second Amendment agenda," said Sen. ...
- https://pelosi.house.gov/news/press-releases/transcript-of-pelosi-floor-speech-on-the-assault-weapons-ban...The manufacturer stated their goal was to develop a shooting platform that was not only sized correctly, but also ‘looks, feels and operates just like mom and dad's gun.' ‘Mom and dad's gun,' they use that expression. Indeed, gun maker WEE1 Tactical launched the JR-15 and said, quote, ‘We are excited to start capturing the imagination of the next generation.' ...
- https://robinkelly.house.gov/media/editorial...We have seen the mass shootings that have claimed the lives of shoppers, salon workers, and pedestrians so far this year. However, what causes deeper concern is how prevalent and pervasive gun violence is in the daily lives of our community members. Issues : Gun Violence Read More Background Gun Checks and Public Safety February 14, 2018 Editorial To the Editor: In "Making Background Checks Work" (Op-Ed, Feb. 13), John R. ...
- Thompson, Moskowitz Release Statements on 6th Anniversary of Parkland Shooting | Representative Mikehttps://mikethompson.house.gov/newsroom/press-releases/thompson-moskowitz-release-statements-6th-anniversary-parkland-shooting...And yet, gun violence rages on. Our work must go on. If we dream of a future free of gun violence, then we must work proactively to combat this epidemic — not wait for the next round of bullets.” ...
- Democrats freak out as GOP Rep displays guns that would be banned under new legislation. When questihttps://steube.house.gov/in-the-news/democrats-freak-out-as-gop-rep-displays-guns-that-would-be-banned-under-new-legislation-when-questioned-he-snaps-back-i-m-at-my-house-i-can-do-whatever-i-want-with-my-guns/...“It comes with a 15-round magazine,” he said. “This gun would be banned.” That’s when Democratic Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee (Texas) chimed in, saying, “I hope the gun is not loaded.” Steube immediately shot back: “I’m at my house. ...
- https://boebert.house.gov/sites/evo-subsites/boebert.house.gov/files/evo-media-document/BOEBER_393_xml%20%28003%29.pdf...G:\M\17\BOEBER\BOEBER_393.XML g:\V\E\072222\E072222.028.xml (851220|3) 2 Whereas restrictions on gun ownership and the imposition of failed gun control policies, to include gun-free zones, make Americans less safe; Whereas a 2013 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention study found that defensive gun uses range from about 500,000 to more than 3,000,000 on an annual basis; Whereas only 15 seconds elapsed between the beginning of the Greenwood Park Mall shooting and Mr. ...