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- https://pressley.house.gov/2022/06/24/pressley-statement-on-passage-of-safer-communities-act/...Pressley issued a statement on the House’s passage of gun violence prevention legislation, the Protect Our Kids Act and the Federal Extreme Risk Protection Order Act. In a committee hearing, Congresswoman Pressley called for meaningful policy action to combat the uniquely American gun violence epidemic and rejected suggestions by Republican lawmakers that arming teachers and funding more school police is the answer to ending mass shootings. ...
- On Anniversary of Father’s Death, Horsford’s Break the Cycle of Violence Act Reaches New Milestone |https://horsford.house.gov/media/press-releases/on-anniversary-of-father-s-death-horsford-s-break-the-cycle-of-violence-act-reaches-new-milestone...The legislation would prevent the problem of gun violence before it starts in communities by investing in community violence intervention programs, which have been proven in research to reduce crime, save lives and break the cycle of violence...
- https://robinkelly.house.gov/about...She is also a member of the House Democratic Steering and Policy Committee, which sets the policy direction of the Democratic Caucus. A staunch champion of common sense gun reforms and responsible community policing, Representative Kelly is a Co-Chair of the Congressional Gun Violence Prevention Taskforce and is the author of The 2014 Kelly Report on Gun Violence in America, the first-ever Congressional analysis of the nation's gun violence epidemic that offers a blueprint for ending the crisis. ...
- https://dean.house.gov/issues...Read More Read More - Ethics and Good Government Ethics and Good Government Learn more about Rep. Dean's work on ethics and good government. Read More Read More - Gun Violence Prevention Gun Violence Prevention Learn more about Rep. Dean's work on gun violence prevention. Read More Read More - Health Health Learn more about Rep. Dean's work on health. ...
- https://juliabrownley.house.gov/brownley-applauds-house-passage-of-bipartisan-safer-communities-act/...President Biden is soon expected to sign the legislation into law. ### Issues: 117th Congress , Gun Safety , Gun Violence Prevention Back to News Facebook Twitter Mail Newsletter Sign Up First Name Last Name Email Search for: Search Sign up now for updates on how I am fighting for CA26’s priorities in Congress. ...
- https://newhouse.house.gov/media/weekly-columns-and-op-eds/constitutional-right-under-fire...Simply put, criminals will always find ways to obtain weapons, so restricting legal gun ownership does nothing but penalize law-abiding citizens. Gun control measures also place an undue burden on rural regions like Central Washington. As a member of the Congressional Sportsmen Caucus and Chairman of the Congressional Western Caucus, I have a true understanding of the rural way of life and what is necessary to protect it. ...
- https://moolenaar.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/moolenaar-votes-protect-second-amendment-rights-americans...Currently, the National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS) runs a background check on every commercial gun purchase. After three calendar days, if the seller has not received a response from NICS, the seller is allowed, but not required, to sell the gun to the purchaser. ...
- Rep. Scott DesJarlais Calls Out Pelosi’s Corrupt Tactics, Defends Second Amendment Rights - Media Cehttps://desjarlais.house.gov/2021/3/rep-scott-desjarlais-calls-out-pelosi-s-corrupt-tactics-defends-second...Neither of these bills addresses the issues resulting in gun violence in America. Both gun control bills voted on today make it harder for law-abiding citizens to obtain guns to protect themselves and nothing to prevent firearms from falling into the hands of criminals. ...
- https://crow.house.gov/issues...In Congress, he is focused on lowering costs, creating good-paying jobs, and building an economy that works for everyone — not just corporations and the wealthy. Image Gun Violence Prevention Protecting Colorado Communities As a gun owner, hunter, and former Army Ranger, Jason believes we can protect Second Amendment rights while also reducing gun violence. ...
- The Grio: Maxwell Frost and Justin Jones are ‘fired up, fed up’ with GOP-led attacks | Congressman Mhttps://frost.house.gov/news/in-the-news/maxwell-frost-and-justin-jones-are-fired-up-fed-up-with-gop-led-attacks...The shooting sparked outrage and further ignited calls for gun reform, including Tennessee State Reps. Justin Jones, Justin J. Pearson and Gloria Johnson. The lawmakers known as the Tennessee Three faced expulsions by their Republican colleagues in the House of Representative after joining thousands of protesters against gun violence in the state capitol building. ...