The anniversaries of these two tragedies make it absolutely clear that we have a #GunViolence problem in this country, where mass shootings happen far too often.
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1 year ago Saturday, 5 people lost their lives & many more were injured when a gunman entered an Aurora, Illinois workplace & began shooting. 2 years ago Friday, a former student entered a #Parkland FL high school & killed 17 innocent students, critically injuring just as many.
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When I ran for Congress, I vowed to take legislative action to combat this epidemic: like voting to pass universal background checks and supporting an assault weapons ban.
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Today, I introduced the Gun Trafficker Detection Act with
@RepRobinKelly and@RepTedDeutch, which would create a federal requirement that gun owners must report their gun if lost or stolen within 48 hours.Show this thread -
This requirement would help law enforcement identify & prosecute traffickers, who often claim their gun was lost or stolen when it turns up at a crime scene across state lines.
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The bill would also make traffickers liable for any damage done by their guns and makes repeat violators ineligible to buy guns for five years.
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Efforts by states like
#Illinois to prevent gun violence are often undermined by traffickers taking advantage of the looser laws in neighboring states like Indiana.Show this thread -
In 2019, Chicago seized over 10,000 illegally possessed guns; annually, guns illegally trafficked across state lines comprise about 60% of this total. The Gun Trafficker Detection Act is poised to stem this onslaught.
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I’m proud that this bill has gained the support of
@Everytown,@NewtownAction,@AMarch4OurLives,@GiffordsCourage, and the@Brady_Campaign.Show this thread -
I promise to never stop fighting for
#GunViolence prevention measures that make our communities and schools safer. To learn more about this bill, read my full release here:http://bit.ly/2vrn6ZWShow this thread
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Thank you
@RepCasten!! As an#IL06 constituent/Illinois@MomsDemand volunteer this bill & your leadership mean everything. We are grateful to finally be represented by someone who puts the safety of communities, families, & children first. Common sense laws can#EndGunViolence.Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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