February 27, 2019 - Issue: Vol. 165, No. 36 — Daily Edition116th Congress (2019 - 2020) - 1st Session

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                         BACKGROUND CHECKS WORK

  (Mrs. DAVIS of California asked and was given permission to address 
the House for 1 minute.)
  Mrs. DAVIS of California. Mr. Speaker, today is a momentous day, one 
that makes me proud of this Chamber. After years of inaction, Congress 
is moving to address our country's gun violence problem.
  We have seen some of the worst mass shootings in our Nation's history 
in just the past few years. Las Vegas, Thousand Oaks, Sutherland 
Springs, Parkland, Sandy Hook--these are only a few of the names that 
recently shocked us to the core. And, sadly, each time, Congress failed 
to act.
  But today--today--we are offering more than thoughts and prayers. We 
are offering legislation. This bill has bipartisan support--finally, 
something we can all agree on.
  Strengthening our background check system is a small but a very 
important first step. We simply cannot allow criminals to take 
advantage of loopholes.
  Background checks work. They keep guns out of the hands of criminals, 
and background checks will save lives.
  No more excuses. It is just common sense.

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