June 18, 2019 - Issue: Vol. 165, No. 102 — Daily Edition116th Congress (2019 - 2020) - 1st Session

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From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                RECOGNIZING GUN VIOLENCE AWARENESS MONTH

  (Mr. THOMPSON of California asked and was given permission to address 
the House for 1 minute.)
  Mr. THOMPSON of California. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize 
Gun Violence Awareness Month.
  All month members of the Gun Violence Prevention Task Force will be 
coming to the floor to remember those we have lost and to call upon the 
Senate to take up H.R. 8, the Bipartisan Background Checks Act.
  More than 100 days ago, Democrats and Republicans came together to 
pass legislation which is supported by more than 90 percent of the 
American people. Since the beginning of the year, more than 6,500 
people have been killed and more than 12,500 have been injured by 
someone using a gun. Yet, the Senate refuses to allow a simple up or 
down vote.
  On Thursday, activists from around the country will be holding a day 
of action to call on the Senate leadership to take up universal 
background checks. No more thoughts. No more prayers. They want action, 
and they want a vote.
  The Senate should do the right thing. The Senate should pass H.R. 8.

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