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- https://swalwell.house.gov/my-part-time-magazine-s-guns-america-special-report...We can only reduce the risk of these massacres if Congress acts, but that means a lot more than just holding a moment of silence. It means passing common-sense gun violence prevention legislation to expand background checks for gun purchases. It means no longer letting the NRA get in the way of even the most basic legislation like banning bump-stocks and providing funding for gun violence research. ...
- Following Congressman Dan Goldman's Call for Investigation, Government Accountability Office Finds 7https://goldman.house.gov/media/press-releases/following-congressman-dan-goldmans-call-investigation-government...This report follows Congressman Goldman, Senator Durbin (D-IL), Congressman Meeks (NY-05), and Congressman Castro’s (TX-20) request for GAO to study the role that American-made firearms play in Caribbean nations’ gun violence crises. "American firearms traffickers aren’t just fueling a gun violence epidemic here at home, they’re also arming cartels abroad and contributing to the drug and human trafficking operations at the border, including the fentanyl crisis,” Congressman Dan Goldman said. ...
- https://delauro.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/delauro-commends-judiciary-committee-markup-protecting-our-kids-act...We have a duty as lawmakers to prevent these tragedies from happening ever again, and I will not stop fighting to pass gun safety legislation that keeps our children, schools and communities safe." Issues : Gun Violence Newsletter Signup Enter your email address to received updates Office Locations Washington, D.C. ...
- Rep. Tokuda Introduces Bill to Combat ‘Zombie Guns’, Support Law Enforcement | U.S. House Representahttps://tokuda.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-tokuda-introduces-bill-combat-zombie-guns-support-law-enforcement...“This bill gives our law enforcement agencies the resources to 100% destroy firearms that are seized, surrendered, or retired, and seeks to remove their reliance on gun disposal companies who have profited off a lack of government funding for proper disposal. This widespread practice of gun recycling is becoming a lucrative industry in our country that only further proliferates the spread of ghost guns in our communities.” ...
- https://pressley.house.gov/2022/05/04/rep-pressley-re-introduces-resolution-honor-survivors-homicide-victims/...Pressley’s resolution, click here . Congresswoman Pressley is a long-time champion for gun violence prevention and supporting those experiencing trauma. She currently serves as a member of the House Gun Violence Prevention Task Force and she helped pass H.R. 8, the Bipartisan Background Checks Act of 2019, and H.R. 1112, the Enhanced Background Checks Act – two long-overdue, bipartisan gun violence prevention bills. ...
- Rep. Vasquez Marks One-Year Anniversary of Young Park Shooting, Honors Victims & Calls for Continuedhttps://vasquez.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-vasquez-marks-one-year-anniversary-young-park-shooting-honors-victims...Vasquez sent a letter to Big Tech CEOs at Meta, Snapchat, and Telegram demanding that they take action to curb illegal gun sales and cyber bullying on their platforms. This letter was sent after local law enforcement officers flagged illegal gun sales and bullying on these platforms as a key driver of youth violence in New Mexico communities. ...
- https://robinkelly.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/rep-kelly-president-trump-you-are-not-welcomed-chicago...And you have no authority to claim what Black women want. Black women have lost sons and daughters, spouses, fathers and mothers to gun violence – and experienced the horrific trauma of gun violence and domestic violence themselves – yet you have done nothing to save Black lives. In fact, bringing the National Guard into Chicago threatens Black communities that have already been overpoliced and under-invested in for generations. ...
- Durham Resident Lavern Lucier to Join Congresswoman Foushee as State of the Union Address Guest | U.https://foushee.house.gov/posts/durham-resident-lavern-lucier-to-join-congresswoman-foushee-as-state-of-the-union-address...“We cannot continue to let gun violence take away our loved ones. We urgently need sensible federal legislation against gun violence to save lives, keep families together, and protect the people in our communities.” ...
- https://desaulnier.house.gov/sites/evo-subsites/desaulnier.house.gov/files/evo-media-document/ppt-town-hall-6_27_23-23.06.21.pdf.... Requested funding for an additional 15 projects in 2023 totaling $30.5 million. Gun Violence Prevention and “Not Here” Initiative Introduced the Local Gun Violence Reduction Act (H.R. 9227): Would create a local gun violence prevention effort database at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) sharing evidence of policies that work. Using evidence-based policies, Congressman DeSaulnier piloted this work by compiling and organizing successful gun violence prevention efforts from local governments in Contra Costa County. Introduced the Gun Safety Board and Research Act (H.R. 5273): Would 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. Congressman DeSaulnier has authored several bills to reduce gun thefts and increase community safety in the state legislature and in Congress. Member of the Gun Violence Prevention Task Force. Proud recipient of an F rating from the NRA. ...
- https://mikethompson.house.gov/newsroom/press-releases/thompson-releases-statement-apparent-shooting-former-president-trumps-rally...Helena, CA — Gun Violence Prevention Task Force Chairman Mike Thompson released the following statement on the apparent shots fired at former President Trump's rally in Butler, Pennsylvania today: "While we await more information on today's events, one thing remains clear: Gun violence of any kind is unacceptable. ...