House minority leader Nancy Pelosi said it is important to
pass gun safety legislation as soon as possible in the wake of the Florida mass shooting Wednesday that left 17 dead.
The students also delivered thank you cards to legislators who have voted
for gun safety legislation including the SAFE Act and Nicholas's Law child safety law.
In the aftermath of the Sandy Hook shooting in 2012, New York passed the
strongest gun safety legislation in the nation, Cuomo said, adding that «it's far past time that the rest of the nation follows suit.»
«Rather than wait for the federal government to come to its senses and pass
responsible gun safety legislation, New York is joining with New Jersey, Connecticut and Rhode Island to take matters into our own hands.
«It draws a contrast between Democrats (exemplified by the proposed
Cuomo gun safety legislation) and the NY GOP with their NRA A-ratings and NRA obstructionist record.»
Given everything that's happened of late, the Senate
rejecting gun safety legislation appears to make so sense whatsoever — unless, of course, we consider the continuing and maddening congressional deadlock, the sinful lobbying powers of the National Rifle Association (NRA), and the deeply - felt belief among many in the American public that more guns — not fewer guns — will keep us all safe.
In the wake of the Orlando shooting which killed 49, Higgins joined other Democratic House members in protesting the Senate's inaction
on gun safety legislation.
Still, Graham had been quick to post a position statement on her campaign website following the Parkland school shooting in which she called on Governor Rick Scott to immediately suspend the sale of assault weapons until the legislature passed was she called «
real gun safety legislation.»
Hogg, who has become a high - profile advocate for
tighter gun safety legislation since the attack, said during the interview that: «I think it's disgusting, personally.
Explaining how his Orange Ribbons for Jaime foundation is working to
promote gun safety legislation, Guttenberg said opponents were «messing with the wrong kids and the wrong dad.»
On Wednesday, students advocating
gun safety legislation staged a sit - in outside the office of Senator Mitch McConnell of Kentucky, the Republican leader, chanting «Enough is enough!»
Those who
oppose gun safety legislation often contend that the president and Congress should enforce existing gun laws before considering any new ones.
In a 2014 interview, he described walking past an elementary school every morning he spent in Washington, watching parents drop off their kids, thinking about the massacre at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Connecticut — and his frustration at special interests blocking any attempts
at gun safety legislation.
In the midst of all of this violence, they want to roll back the SAFE act that I passed, the
smartest gun safety legislation in the nation, and they want to roll it back.»
The states at the time announced they would create a research consortium, which Cuomo calls «a major step in our multistate partnership to research
responsible gun safety legislation and take new steps to prevent illegal guns from crossing state lines.»
Porter also criticized her colleagues who've said that lawmakers should listen to the Stoneman Douglas students who took buses to Tallahassee and lobbied
for gun safety legislation.
In recent years, Jackson has also worked closely with community groups to reduce the number of guns on city streets and advocating for
stronger gun safety legislation.
After passing the Florida legislature this week, Governor Rick Scott decided to sign
the gun safety legislation into law.
Large majorities of us favor common - sense
gun safety legislation, yet Washington has ignored even the most reasonable regulations because of the outsized influence of the NRA.
«It's time this nation followed New York's lead and passed smart
gun safety legislation that keeps guns away from those who will use them for evil.
After passing the Florida legislature last week, Governor Rick Scott decided to sign
the gun safety legislation into law.
Cuomo's campaign noted achievements like a $ 15 minimum wage, marriage equality,
gun safety legislation, banning fracking, ending finger printing for food stamps and $ 27 billion in education funding.
With about a week left of the 2018 legislative session, lawmakers are facing increased pressure to pass
gun safety legislation — in response to last month's mass school shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas.
After passing the Florida legislature last week, Governor Rick Scott decided to sign
the gun safety legislation into law.
With about a week left of the 2018 legislative session, lawmakers are facing increased pressure to pass
gun safety legislation — in response to last month's mass school shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas.
The Florida House has now teed up
gun safety legislation for a vote, in response to last month's mass shooting at a South Florida high school.
Following meetings and demonstrations by students at the Capitol last week, more students will head to Tallahassee to demand the passage of common - sense
gun safety legislation.
Force candidates to go on public record stating clearly their position on gun control and
gun safety legislation.
Writing on Twitter, Sanders said «Congress might want to consider common - sense
gun safety legislation and save innocent lives.»