Newtown Action Alliance Endorses 25 Additional Members of the U.S. House of Representatives for 2020 Elections (Round 8)
For Immediate Release:
September 25, 2020
Newtown Action Alliance Endorses 25 Additional Members of the
U.S. House of Representatives for 2020 Elections
Newtown, CT-The Newtown Action Alliance (NAA) is proud to endorse 25 Members of the U.S. House of Representatives for the 2020 Elections. See below for the complete list.
For over seven years after the Sandy Hook shooting tragedy, NAA has been advocating for a set of bold and comprehensive gun control legislation to dramatically reduce all forms of gun violence in our nation.
In 2019, NAA joined a coalition of gun violence prevention survivors, advocates, and researchers from across the country at the GVPedia Conference in Denver, Colorado to commemorate the 20th Anniversary of the Columbine shooting, and to forge a path forward to a safer America. From this assembly the Denver Accord was born, a declaration of guiding principles and policies to end the scourge of gun violence in America. NAA has fully endorsed GVPedia’s Denver Accord principles that acknowledge 1) Guns do not make us safer; 2) Gun violence in America is a pervasive public health crisis that demands substantial policy solutions and well-funded programs that effectively reduce gun violence; 3) Equitable and just enforcement of gun laws is paramount; and 4) Everyone has the right to live free from violence.
NAA will continue to encourage all members of Congress to fully support the Denver Accord. Meanwhile, NAA is endorsing gun safety candidates who support its top federal policy priorities. All 25 representatives have voted for 1) H.R.8 — Bipartisan Background Checks Act of 2019; 2) H.R.1112 — Enhanced Background Checks Act of 2019; and H.R.7120 — George Floyd Justice in Policing Act of 2020. All 25 Representatives are also cosponsors of NAA’s priority legislation H.R.1296 — Assault Weapons Ban of 2019 and many other life-saving policy proposals.
NAA plans to endorse other cosponsors of H.R.1296 and S. 66— Assault Weapons Ban of 2019 in the coming weeks.
Bills passed in the House of Representatives:
H.R.8 — Bipartisan Background Checks Act of 2019
Sponsor: Rep. Thompson, Mike [D-CA-5] (Introduced 01/08/2019) Cosponsors: (232)
Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 240 - 190 (Roll no. 99) on February 28, 2019
H.R.1112 — Enhanced Background Checks Act of 2019
Sponsor: Rep. Clyburn, James E. [D-SC-6] (Introduced 02/08/2019) Cosponsors: (15)
Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 228 - 198 (Roll no. 103) on February 27, 2019
H.R.7120 — George Floyd Justice in Policing Act of 2020
Sponsor: Rep. Bass, Karen [D-CA-37] (Introduced 06/08/2020) Cosponsors: (230)
Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 236 - 181 (Roll no. 119) on June 25, 2020
Priority Bills for the Newtown Action Alliance (*three of which passed out of House Judiciary Committee):
H.R.1186 — *Keep Americans Safe Act (to limit high capacity magazines)
Sponsor: Rep. Deutch, Theodore E. [D-FL-22] (Introduced 02/13/2019) Cosponsors: (161)
H.R.1236 — *Extreme Risk Protection Order Act of 2019
Sponsor: Rep. Carbajal, Salud O. [D-CA-24] (Introduced 02/14/2019) Cosponsors: (211)
H.R.1296 — Assault Weapons Ban of 2019
Sponsor: Rep. Cicilline, David N. [D-RI-1] (Introduced 02/15/2019) Cosponsors: (216)
H.R.1585 — Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act of 2019
Sponsor: Rep. Bass, Karen [D-CA-37] (Introduced 03/07/2019) Cosponsors: (167)
H.R.1705 — Jaime's Law (to require background checks on ammunition purchases)
Sponsor: Rep. Wasserman Schultz, Debbie [D-FL-23] (Introduced 03/13/2019) Cosponsors: (81)
H.R.2585 — Resources for Victims of Gun Violence Act of 2019
Sponsor: Rep. Evans, Dwight [D-PA-3] (Introduced 05/08/2019) Cosponsors: (73)
H.R.2708 — *Disarm Hate Act (to prohibit firearm sale or transfer to and receipt, possession, shipment, or transport by a person (1) who has been convicted of a misdemeanor hate crime, or (2) who has received an enhanced hate crime misdemeanor sentence)
Sponsor: Rep. Cicilline, David N. [D-RI-1] (Introduced 05/14/2019) Cosponsors: (191)
H.R.2867 — Ethan's Law (to require safe storage of firearms)
Sponsor: Rep. DeLauro, Rosa L. [D-CT-3] (Introduced 05/21/2019) Cosponsors: (109)
H.R.3214 — Equal Access to Justice for Victims of Gun Violence Act
Sponsor: Rep. Schiff, Adam B. [D-CA-28] (Introduced 06/11/2019) Cosponsors: (38)
H.R.3553 — Untraceable Firearms Act of 2019 (to require that all firearms are traceable and detectable)
Sponsor: Rep. Cicilline, David N. [D-RI-1] (Introduced 06/27/2019) Cosponsors: (42)
Following are the 25 Representatives endorsed by Newtown Action Alliance:
Rep. Harley Rouda, 48th District of California
· Voted for H.R.8 — Bipartisan Background Checks Act of 2019
· Voted for H.R.1112 — Enhanced Background Checks Act of 2019
· Voted for H.R.7120 — George Floyd Justice in Policing Act of 2020
· Cosponsored H.R.1236 — Extreme Risk Protection Order Act of 2019
· Cosponsored H.R.1296 — Assault Weapons Ban of 2019
· Cosponsored H.R.1585 — Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act of 2019
· Cosponsored H.R.2708 — Disarm Hate Act
· Member of the Gun Violence Prevention Task Force
· Earned an F grade by the NRA
· Cosponsored H.R.1266— Ghost Guns Are Guns Act
· Cosponsored H.R.4271— Gun Suicide Prevention Act
· Cosponsored H.R.674— Gun Violence Prevention Research Act of 2019
· Cosponsored H.R.167— To prohibit the transfer of a firearm at a gun show by a person who is not a licensed dealer
· "It’s time we pursue common-sense reforms that will keep our neighbors and family members safe. We need to implement mandatory background checks for all gun buyers, including online, at gun shows, and even for 3-D printed guns"(Marie Claire.com June 18,2019)
· “While the Second Amendment endows the right to bear arms, it also is understood to give every person the liberty to live without the fear of the unjustified violence that stems from firearms.” (Harleyforcongress.com)
Rep. Mike Levin, 49th District of California
· Voted for H.R.8 — Bipartisan Background Checks Act of 2019
· Voted for H.R.1112 — Enhanced Background Checks Act of 2019
· Voted for H.R.7120 — George Floyd Justice in Policing Act of 2020
· Cosponsored H.R.1186 — Keep Americans Safe Act
· Cosponsored H.R.1236 — Extreme Risk Protection Order Act of 2019
· Cosponsored H.R.1296 — Assault Weapons Ban of 2019
· Cosponsored H.R.1585 — Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act of 2019
· Cosponsored H.R.2585 — Resources for Victims of Gun Violence Act of 2019
· Cosponsored H.R.2708 — Disarm Hate Act
· Cosponsored H.R.2867 — Ethan's Law
· Cosponsored H.R.3553 — Untraceable Firearms Act of 2019
· Member of the Gun Violence Prevention Task Force
· Earned an F grade by the NRA
· Cosponsored H.R.1266— Ghost Guns Are Guns Act
· Cosponsored H.R.5717— Gun Violence Prevention and Community Safety Act of 2020
· Cosponsored H.R. 4301— the School Shooting Safety and Preparedness Act
· Sponsored H.R.4926— Prevent Family Fire Act of 2019
· Democratic Rep. Mike Levin of California and Republican Rep. Rodney Davis of Illinois introduced the Prevent Family Fire Act of 2019. It was co-sponsored by other House Democrats as well as Republican Reps. Mike Turner of Ohio and Elise Stefanik of New York. The legislation would provide a tax credit to retailers in the United States to incentivize the sale of devices that allow firearms to be stored safely.
· "I felt it was very important in this environment to try to get something done in a bipartisan manner to reduce gun violence," Levin told CNN, adding that he hopes the legislation will gain "traction with a larger number of Republicans and ultimately in the Senate as well."
· "Gun violence prevention has been and will continue to be a top priority for me and I know that many of my colleagues feel the same because we've simply had too many tragedies.” (CNN October 30, 2019)
Rep. Dwight Evans, 3rd District of Pennsylvania
· Voted for H.R.8 — Bipartisan Background Checks Act of 2019
· Voted for H.R.1112 — Enhanced Background Checks Act of 2019
· Voted for H.R.7120 — George Floyd Justice in Policing Act of 2020
· Sponsored H.R.2585 — Resources for Victims of Gun Violence Act of 2019
· Cosponsored H.R.1186 — Keep Americans Safe Act
· Cosponsored H.R.1236 — Extreme Risk Protection Order Act of 2019
· Cosponsored H.R.1296 — Assault Weapons Ban of 2019
· Cosponsored H.R.1705 — Jaime's Law
· Cosponsored H.R.2708 — Disarm Hate Act
· Cosponsored H.R.2867 — Ethan's Law
· Cosponsored H.R.3214 — Equal Access to Justice for Victims of Gun Violence Act
· Member of the Gun Violence Prevention Task Force
· Earned an F grade by the NRA
· Sponsored H.R.2585— Resources for Victims of Gun Violence Act of 2019
· Cosponsored H.R.157— Gun Manufacturers Accountability Act
· Cosponsored H.R.1266— Ghost Guns Are Guns Act
· Cosponsored H.R.435— National Gun Violence Research Act
· Cosponsored H.R.4116— Prevent Gun Trafficking Act
· Cosponsored H.R.2585— Resources for Victims of Gun Violence Act of 2019
· Cosponsored H.R.3265— 3D Printed Gun Safety Act
· "It's time Congress recognize that we can stand by the constitutional rights of gun owners yet still take common sense measures to protect families from gun violence by, and against, juveniles." (www.dwightevans.com)
Rep. David Loebsack, 2nd District of Iowa
· Voted for H.R.8 — Bipartisan Background Checks Act of 2019
· Voted for H.R.1112 — Enhanced Background Checks Act of 2019
· Voted for H.R.7120 — George Floyd Justice in Policing Act of 2020
· Cosponsored H.R.1296 — Assault Weapons Ban of 2019
· Cosponsored H.R.1585 — Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act of 2019
· Earned an F grade by the NRA
· Cosponsored H.R.4909— STOP School Violence Act of 2018
· “There are steps we can and must take, including improving our background check system, that do not conflict with our Second Amendment rights, to start addressing this issue. The bottom line for me is that our Iowa communities must continue to be a safe and healthy place to live and raise a family for everyone." June 13, 2016
Rep. Susie Lee, 3rd District of Nevada
· Voted for H.R.8 — Bipartisan Background Checks Act of 2019
· Voted for H.R.1112 — Enhanced Background Checks Act of 2019
· Voted for H.R.7120 — George Floyd Justice in Policing Act of 2020
· Cosponsored H.R.1186 — Keep Americans Safe Act
· Cosponsored H.R.1236 — Extreme Risk Protection Order Act of 2019
· Cosponsored H.R.1296 — Assault Weapons Ban of 2019
· Cosponsored H.R.1585 — Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act of 2019
· Cosponsored H.R.2708 — Disarm Hate Act
· Member of the Gun Violence Prevention Task Force
· Earned an F grade by the NRA
· Cosponsored H.R. 4301— the School Shooting Safety and Preparedness Act
· Cosponsored H.R.674— Gun Violence Prevention Research Act of 2019
· She joined Congresswoman Gabby Giffords on the campaign trail in 2018 to hear from gun violence survivors, student activists, and community organizers. In Congress, Congresswoman Lee has voted for bipartisan legislation to enact universal background checks and close the boyfriend and stalker loopholes.
· “I hope that Nevada can serve as a leader for our nation on gun safety and that leaders in Washington, D.C. will soon follow suit by passing and signing the Bipartisan Background Checks Act of 2019 into law." (Press Release Feb 15, 2019)
Rep. Mark A. Veasey, 33rd District of Texas
· Voted for H.R.8 — Bipartisan Background Checks Act of 2019
· Voted for H.R.1112 — Enhanced Background Checks Act of 2019
· Voted for H.R.7120 — George Floyd Justice in Policing Act of 2020
· Cosponsored H.R.1236 — Extreme Risk Protection Order Act of 2019
· Cosponsored H.R.1296 — Assault Weapons Ban of 2019
· Cosponsored H.R.2585 — Resources for Victims of Gun Violence Act of 2019
· Cosponsored H.R.2708 — Disarm Hate Act
· Member and Whip of the Gun Violence Prevention Task Force
· Earned an F grade by the NRA
· Cosponsored H.R.4909— STOP School Violence Act of 2018
· Cosponsored H.R.2585— Resources for Victims of Gun Violence Act of 2019
· "I am a hunter from Texas--a state that has one of the top twenty highest gun ownership rates in this country. Gun safety and the Second Amendment have always been a part of my life--that's why I, as a responsible gun owner that respects that safety and security, am here today--because this epidemic of gun violence must stop."(October 17, 2019)
Rep. Katie Porter, 45th District of California
· Voted for H.R.8 — Bipartisan Background Checks Act of 2019
· Voted for H.R.1112 — Enhanced Background Checks Act of 2019
· Voted for H.R.7120 — George Floyd Justice in Policing Act of 2020
· Cosponsored H.R.1236 — Extreme Risk Protection Order Act of 2019
· Cosponsored H.R.1296 — Assault Weapons Ban of 2019
· Cosponsored H.R.1585 — Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act of 2019
· Cosponsored H.R.2708 — Disarm Hate Act
· Member of the Gun Violence Prevention Task Force
· Earned an F grade by the NRA
· Cosponsored H.R.1266— Ghost Guns Are Guns Act
· Cosponsored H.R.674— Gun Violence Prevention Research Act of 2019
· Cosponsored H.R.3552— Unlawful Gun Guyer Alert Program
· Introduced her first legislative amendment February 28,2019, which would require a report to Congress on the effect of firearm possession on victims of domestic violence. The amendment was adopted on a bipartisan basis, without objection, by the House of Representatives.
· Rep. Porter’s legislation amended the Enhanced Background Checks Act of 2019. The bill closes the so-called Charleston Loophole, which allows the sale or transfer of a gun if an FBI background check is not completed within three days, even if they have criminal records or severe mental illnesses.
· “I will never accept a dime from the gun lobby and I will work to pass commonsense laws to keep our schools and communities safe. I support a ban on assault weapons, mandatory background checks on all gun sales, and a healthcare system that provides comprehensive mental health treatment.” (Issue Position January 1, 2020)
Rep. Susan Wild, 7th District of Pennsylvania
· Voted for H.R.8 — Bipartisan Background Checks Act of 2019
· Voted for H.R.1112 — Enhanced Background Checks Act of 2019
· Voted for H.R.7120 — George Floyd Justice in Policing Act of 2020
· Cosponsored H.R.1236 — Extreme Risk Protection Order Act of 2019
· Cosponsored H.R.1296 — Assault Weapons Ban of 2019
· Cosponsored H.R.1585 — Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act of 2019
· Cosponsored H.R.2585 — Resources for Victims of Gun Violence Act of 201g
· Cosponsored H.R.1279— Safer Neighborhoods Gun Buyback Act of 2019
· Cosponsored H.R.1266— Ghost Guns Are Guns Act
· Cosponsored H.R.4271— Gun Suicide Prevention Act
· Cosponsored H.R.2599— Suicide and Threat Assessment Nationally Dedicated to Universal Prevention Act of 2019
· Cosponsored H.R.4691— Safe Gun Storage Act of 2019
· Cosponsored H.R.4926— Prevent Family Fire Act of 2019
· Cosponsored H.R.1266— Ghost Guns Are Guns Act
· Cosponsored H.R.2585— Resources for Victims of Gun Violence Act of 2019
· “Ninety-five percent of the people in this country believe that universal background checks are in order,” Wild said. “So the only people who oppose it, most likely, are those who are interested in committing crimes. I think if we don’t do something, we risk a world where our children cannot feel safe to go to school.” (Witf.org October 18, 2018)
Rep. Josh Gottheimer, 3rd District of New Jersey
· Voted for H.R.8 — Bipartisan Background Checks Act of 2019
· Voted for H.R.1112 — Enhanced Background Checks Act of 2019
· Voted for H.R.7120 — George Floyd Justice in Policing Act of 2020
· Cosponsored H.R.1186 — Keep Americans Safe Act
· Cosponsored H.R.1236 — Extreme Risk Protection Order Act of 2019
· Cosponsored H.R.1296 — Assault Weapons Ban of 2019
· Cosponsored H.R.1585 — Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act of 2019
· Cosponsored H.R.2708 — Disarm Hate Act
· Earned an F grade by the NRA
· Cosponsored H.R.1478— Gun Violence Research Act
· “In today's environment, working together--whether that's across the aisle, across the country, or across generations--is the only way to keep our communities safe.” March 28, 2018
Rep. Chris Pappas, 3rd District of New Hampshire
· Voted for H.R.8 — Bipartisan Background Checks Act of 2019
· Voted for H.R.1112 — Enhanced Background Checks Act of 2019
· Voted for H.R.7120 — George Floyd Justice in Policing Act of 2020
· Cosponsored H.R.1186 — Keep Americans Safe Act
· Cosponsored H.R.1236 — Extreme Risk Protection Order Act of 2019
· Cosponsored H.R.1296 — Assault Weapons Ban of 2019
· Cosponsored H.R.1585 — Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act of 2019
· Cosponsored H.R.2708 — Disarm Hate Act
· Cosponsored H.R.2867 — Ethan's Law
· Earned an F grade by the NRA
· Cosponsored H.R.674— Gun Violence Prevention Research Act of 2019
· "Most individuals will purchase a weapon through a licensed dealer, they will go through a check. Why shouldn't everyone have to go through the same check? I think there's clearly a loophole in the law that has to be repaired."
· "We need to ensure that these dangerous weapons that are used in war, in theaters across the world by our military, aren't getting into the hands of individuals that seek to kill others or to cause harm to their community."
Rep. Cindy Axne, 3rd District of Iowa
· Voted for H.R.8 — Bipartisan Background Checks Act of 2019
· Voted for H.R.1112 — Enhanced Background Checks Act of 2019
· Voted for H.R.7120 — George Floyd Justice in Policing Act of 2020
· Cosponsored H.R.1296 — Assault Weapons Ban of 2019
· Cosponsored H.R.1585 — Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act of 2019
· Earned an F grade by the NRA
· She worked in the DNR, and oversaw hunting and fishing licensing
· “What we have got to do is make sure we take money out of politics because it is unfortunately ruining our opportunity to address the issues that we need to today because too many people are beholden to ‘big money.’ I don’t take corporate PAC money because we can’t be in the pockets of organizations that want us to do something if it is not the right thing for our country”
· “So I’m sickened that we see this. I’m grateful to see that Iowa hasn’t had any terrible school shootings, but in our neighborhoods we are seeing this everywhere and that is wrong as well. Just shy of 100 people are dying every day from gun violence. We’ve got to take care of this. Our children are accidentally shooting themselves because there is not gun safety at homes. We’ve got a lot of things that we can be doing to save people in this country, including our children, starting with the universal background check, reinstating the assault weapons ban is the first place to start” (Caffinatedthoughts.com January 24, 2020)
Rep. Joaquin Castro, 20th District of Texas
· Voted for H.R.8 — Bipartisan Background Checks Act of 2019
· Voted for H.R.1112 — Enhanced Background Checks Act of 2019
· Voted for H.R.7120 — George Floyd Justice in Policing Act of 2020
· Cosponsored H.R.1236 — Extreme Risk Protection Order Act of 2019
· Cosponsored H.R.1296 — Assault Weapons Ban of 2019
· Cosponsored H.R.2708 — Disarm Hate Act
· Earned an F grade by the NRA
· Cosponsored H.R.3947— Automatic Gunfire Prevention Act
· “I respect Second Amendment rights and people’s rights to own a gun, to protect themselves,” he said. “At the same time, I also believe that when we talk about things like semi-automatic weapons and bump stocks that make guns automatic, we ought to make sure that those aren’t just out there on the streets.” (Cheddar.com March 27, 2018)
Rep. Bennie G. Thompson, 2nd District of Mississippi
· Voted for H.R.8 — Bipartisan Background Checks Act of 2019
· Voted for H.R.1112 — Enhanced Background Checks Act of 2019
· Voted for H.R.7120 — George Floyd Justice in Policing Act of 2020
· Cosponsored H.R.1296 — Assault Weapons Ban of 2019
· Cosponsored H.R.2585 — Resources for Victims of Gun Violence Act of 2019
· Cosponsored H.R.2708 — Disarm Hate Act
· Member of the Gun Violence Prevention Task Force
· Earned an F grade by the NRA
· Cosponsored H.R.1266— Ghost Guns Are Guns Act
· Cosponsored H.R.2585— Resources for Victims of Gun Violence Act of 2019
· Cosponsored H.R.1116— Keeping Guns from High Risk Individuals Act
· Cosponsored H.R.33— Gun Trafficking Prohibition Act
· Cosponsored H.R.717—Raise the Age Act
· Cosponsored H.R. 6654— To prohibit the transfer of a firearm at a gun show by a person who is not a licensed dealer.
· Cosponsored H.R.7219— No Guns for Terrorists Act of 2018
· “I marvel at some of my colleagues who probably couldn't hit anything with a gun, but they want to stand up and defend people who buy assault weapons. I challenge them to come, get up at 4:30, 5 in the morning, and let's go to the woods and let's do what real hunters do. Let's not just get on TV and brag about my Second Amendment rights, and then put on a $500 suit and go on downtown and don't go to the woods.” (Floor Speech February 26, 2018)
Rep. Haley M. Stevens, 11th District of Michigan
· Voted for H.R.8 — Bipartisan Background Checks Act of 2019
· Voted for H.R.1112 — Enhanced Background Checks Act of 2019
· Voted for H.R.7120 — George Floyd Justice in Policing Act of 2020
· Cosponsored H.R.1236 — Extreme Risk Protection Order Act of 2019
· Cosponsored H.R.1296 — Assault Weapons Ban of 2019
· Cosponsored H.R.1585 — Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act of 2019
· Cosponsored H.R.2708 — Disarm Hate Act
· Member of the Gun Violence Prevention Task Force
· Earned an F grade by the NRA
· Cosponsored H.R.435— National Gun Violence Research Act
· “There is a long tradition of gun ownership in America. Many of my friends and family are among the millions of responsible gun owners in this country. I grew up engaging in the sport of riflery. It is important that we honor the rights of gun ownership for sport and self-defense, while acting deliberately to address the crisis of gun violence in America.” January 8, 2019
Rep. Abigail Davis Spanberger, 11th District of Virginia
· Voted for H.R.8 — Bipartisan Background Checks Act of 2019
· Voted for H.R.1112 — Enhanced Background Checks Act of 2019
· Voted for H.R.7120 — George Floyd Justice in Policing Act of 2020
· Cosponsored H.R.1186 — Keep Americans Safe Act
· Cosponsored H.R.1236 — Extreme Risk Protection Order Act of 2019
· Cosponsored H.R.1296 — Assault Weapons Ban of 2019
· Member of the Gun Violence Prevention Task Force
· Earned an F grade by the NRA
· Cosponsored H.R.3265— 3D Printed Gun Safety Act
· Cosponsored H.Res.428— Honoring the victims of the mass shooting in Virginia Beach, Virginia
· Supports H.R. 2598— Gun Violence Restraining Order Act of 2017
· Cosponsored H.R.674— Gun Violence Prevention Research Act of 2019
· Her father was a local cop turned federal officer, and as a onetime federal agent herself, she carried a 9mm Beretta handgun. And as a onetime federal agent herself, she carried a 9mm Beretta handgun, able to drop and reload magazines in an instant. Rep. Spanberger said her work in law enforcement and the CIA informs her position on gun control. It's because of her experiences with guns, not despite them, that she favors stricter regulation.
· “I used to carry a firearm every day for my job, and I support responsible gun ownership and our Second Amendment, but the ever-increasing number of Americans who die each day requires that we take action.” (Abigailspanberger.com)
Rep. Abby Finkenauer, 1st District of Iowa
· Voted for H.R.8 — Bipartisan Background Checks Act of 2019
· Voted for H.R.1112 — Enhanced Background Checks Act of 2019
· Voted for H.R.7120 — George Floyd Justice in Policing Act of 2020
· Cosponsored H.R.1236 — Extreme Risk Protection Order Act of 2019
· Cosponsored H.R.1296 — Assault Weapons Ban of 2019
· Earned an F grade by the NRA
· “I grew up in a state and a household where we support the Second Amendment and the rights of Iowans to go hunting, but also believe in the right to go to church, to a movie theatre, to a concert, or to send your kids to school without the fear of not coming back home. It's not ‘too soon' to pass universal background checks or close the Charleston loophole, which the House took bipartisan action on months ago. It's far too late and long overdue. It's time to honor the victims and stand up for our country -- and time for the Senate to do its job." August 4, 2019
Rep. T.J. Cox, 21st District of California
· Voted for H.R.8 — Bipartisan Background Checks Act of 2019
· Voted for H.R.1112 — Enhanced Background Checks Act of 2019
· Voted for H.R.7120 — George Floyd Justice in Policing Act of 2020
· Cosponsored H.R.1186 — Keep Americans Safe Act
· Cosponsored H.R.1236 — Extreme Risk Protection Order Act of 2019
· Cosponsored H.R.1296 — Assault Weapons Ban of 2019
· Cosponsored H.R.1585 — Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act of 2019
· Cosponsored H.R.2708 — Disarm Hate Act
· Cosponsored H.R.2867 — Ethan's Law
· Earned an F grade by the NRA
· Cosponsored H.R.427— Trafficking Reduction and Criminal Enforcement Act
· Cosponsored H.R. 2585— Resources for Victims of Gun Violence Act of 2019
· “I'm proud to have voted with my Democratic and Republican colleagues on the Bipartisan Background Checks Act," said Rep. TJ Cox. "Today's passage marks a historic moment in the House of Representatives. Today we joined together to take action in addressing the epidemic of gun violence in our nation. No more empty promises and rhetoric -- it's our job as legislators to address this issue head on for the safety of our children and American families.” February 28, 2019
Rep. Josh Harder, 10th District of California
· Voted for H.R.8 — Bipartisan Background Checks Act of 2019
· Voted for H.R.1112 — Enhanced Background Checks Act of 2019
· Voted for H.R.7120 — George Floyd Justice in Policing Act of 2020
· Cosponsored H.R.1236 — Extreme Risk Protection Order Act of 2019
· Cosponsored H.R.1296 — Assault Weapons Ban of 2019
· Cosponsored H.R.1585 — Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act of 2019
· Earned an F grade by the NRA
· Cosponsored H.R.674— Gun Violence Prevention Research Act of 2019
· Cosponsored H.R.717— Raise the Age Act
· “In California, we've seen a huge reduction in gun deaths thanks to our common sense reforms. That's why I don't want to change anything for gun owners here in the Central Valley, but take our reforms and institute them nationwide. Not only will this help protect the people living across the country, but it will also reduce the ability for criminals, domestic abusers, and terrorists here in the Central Valley to get their hands on guns.” Jan 1, 2018
Rep. Greg Stanton, 9th District of Arizona
· Voted for H.R.8 — Bipartisan Background Checks Act of 2019
· Voted for H.R.1112 — Enhanced Background Checks Act of 2019
· Voted for H.R.7120 — George Floyd Justice in Policing Act of 2020
· Cosponsored H.R.1236 — Extreme Risk Protection Order Act of 2019
· Cosponsored H.R.1296 — Assault Weapons Ban of 2019
· Cosponsored H.R.1585 — Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act of 2019
· Member of the Gun Violence Prevention Task Force
· Earned an F grade by the NRA
· “Throughout my public service, I’ve met with people from all walks of lives—people from both sides of the aisle—and they all agree, we must do something to stop the violence. To stop innocent people from dying. Democrats and Republicans alike respect gun rights and are in favor of common sense gun laws. These are not competing values.” (from statement during “Preventing Gun Violence: A Call To Action Hearing February 6, 2019)
Rep. Emanuel Cleaver, 5th District of Missouri
· Voted for H.R.8 — Bipartisan Background Checks Act of 2019
· Voted for H.R.1112 — Enhanced Background Checks Act of 2019
· Voted for H.R.7120 — George Floyd Justice in Policing Act of 2020
· Cosponsored H.R.1186 — Keep Americans Safe Act
· Cosponsored H.R.1236 — Extreme Risk Protection Order Act of 2019
· Cosponsored H.R.1296 — Assault Weapons Ban of 2019
· Cosponsored H.R.1705 — Jaime's Law
· Cosponsored H.R.2708 — Disarm Hate Act
· Earned an F grade by the NRA
· Cosponsored H.R.4090— STOP School Violence Act of 2018
· Cosponsored H.R.569— Zero Tolerance for Domestic Abusers Act of 2019
· Cosponsored H.R.717— Raise the Age Act
· Cosponsored H.R.719— MICRO Act
· Cosponsored H.R.2598— Gun Violence Restraining Order Act of 2017
· “The refusal to close the loophole that lets suspected terrorists legally buy guns is unconscionable and indefensible. As Members of Congress, our first responsibility is to protect and defend the American people – and that is why we must take urgent and commonsense action to keep deadly firearms and explosives out of the hands of terrorists.” (Thenorthlandnews.com December 11, 2015)
Rep. Kim Schrier, 8th District of Washington
· Voted for H.R.8 — Bipartisan Background Checks Act of 2019
· Voted for H.R.1112 — Enhanced Background Checks Act of 2019
· Voted for H.R.7120 — George Floyd Justice in Policing Act of 2020
· Cosponsored H.R.1236 — Extreme Risk Protection Order Act of 2019
· Cosponsored H.R.1296 — Assault Weapons Ban of 2019
· Cosponsored H.R.1585 — Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act of 2019
· Cosponsored H.R.2708 — Disarm Hate Act
· Member of the Gun Violence Prevention Task Force
· Earned an F grade by the NRA
· “As a mom and pediatrician, I know how important it is to take action on common sense gun safety. Like many parents, I trust that my third-grade son will be safe when I send him to school, but we know that nowhere is really safe in a country that allows guns to get into the hands of people who would do others harm.”(Drkimschrier.com)
· "After too many years of "thoughts and prayers', we are finally getting something done to fix the gun violence epidemic in our country. This bipartisan commonsense bill would require a background check for every gun sale, with some reasonable exceptions. This is something that over 90% of Americans support. Closing the gaps in our background check system is an important step to keep guns from falling into the wrong hands.” February 27, 2019
Rep. Elaine G. Luria, 2nd District of Virginia
· Voted for H.R.8 — Bipartisan Background Checks Act of 2019
· Voted for H.R.1112 — Enhanced Background Checks Act of 2019
· Voted for H.R.7120 — George Floyd Justice in Policing Act of 2020
· Cosponsored H.R.1186 — Keep Americans Safe Act
· Cosponsored H.R.1236 — Extreme Risk Protection Order Act of 2019
· Cosponsored H.R.1296 — Assault Weapons Ban of 2019
· Cosponsored H.R.2585 — Resources for Victims of Gun Violence Act of 2019
· Cosponsored H.R.2708 — Disarm Hate Act
· Member of the Gun Violence Prevention Task Force
· Earned an F grade by the NRA
· Cosponsored H.R.2585— Resources for Victims of Gun Violence Act of 2019
· “As a former Navy Commander and now as a Member of Congress, I took an oath to protect this nation and its people, while simultaneously swearing to protect our Constitution. I believe that law-abiding citizens should be able to own guns and exercise their second amendment rights, but common sense measures are necessary to keep our communities safe from preventable gun violence.” January 1, 2020
Rep. Colin Z. Allred, 32nd District of Texas
· Voted for H.R.8 — Bipartisan Background Checks Act of 2019
· Voted for H.R.1112 — Enhanced Background Checks Act of 2019
· Voted for H.R.7120 — George Floyd Justice in Policing Act of 2020
· Cosponsored H.R.1296 — Assault Weapons Ban of 2019
· Earned an F grade by the NRA
· Rep. Allred grew up around guns, learning how to safely shoot a gun at summer camp, yet also losing childhood friends to gun violence.
· "I will continue to stand up for common sense gun safety because we must do more to protect our country from gun violence."(April 2018)
Rep. Sharice Davids, 3rd District of Kansas
· Voted for H.R.8 — Bipartisan Background Checks Act of 2019
· Voted for H.R.1112 — Enhanced Background Checks Act of 2019
· Voted for H.R.7120 — George Floyd Justice in Policing Act of 2020
· Cosponsored H.R.1236 — Extreme Risk Protection Order Act of 2019
· Cosponsored H.R.1296 — Assault Weapons Ban of 2019
· Cosponsored H.R.2708 — Disarm Hate Act
· Earned an F grade by the NRA
· Cosponsored H.R.674— Gun Violence Prevention Research Act of 2019
· “Like all issues, this comes down to a choice: do you put the safety of children and families first and pass common sense gun safety laws, or do you put the gun lobby first, take their money and do their bidding? It's time for our leaders to do right by our communities, by our children and families and stand up to the gun lobby once and for all. We cannot sit idly by while more innocent lives are ripped away by gun violence.” August 5, 2019
Rep. Andy Kim, 3rd District of New Jersey
· Voted for H.R.8 — Bipartisan Background Checks Act of 2019
· Voted for H.R.1112 — Enhanced Background Checks Act of 2019
· Voted for H.R.7120 — George Floyd Justice in Policing Act of 2020
· Cosponsored H.R.1236 — Extreme Risk Protection Order Act of 2019
· Cosponsored H.R.1296 — Assault Weapons Ban of 2019
· Cosponsored H.R.1585 — Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act of 2019
· Cosponsored H.R.2708 — Disarm Hate Act
· Cosponsored H.R.2867 — Ethan's Law
· Member of the Gun Violence Prevention Task Force
· Earned an F grade by the NRA
· "I'm proud to have voted to pass two important bipartisan bills through the House that will make our communities safer. These bills will ensure universal background checks and close the same loophole that helped lead to the tragic Charleston shooting in 2015. I came to Congress to get things done for my district, and this is a great example of how Democrats and Republicans can work together to help deliver for the American people." February 28, 2019
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