Watson Coleman Applauds President's Executive Action to Curb Gun Violence

Statement

Today Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman (NJ-12) applauded the President's announcement of plans to take executive action to help reduce gun violence in America.

"As the Republican Congress continues to ignore and avoid even the most commonsense solutions to the epidemic of gun violence in our nation, I commend President Obama for showing true leadership, and taking action. The steps he announced today will save countless innocent lives and make our nation safer, without infringing upon the constitutional right to own firearms," said Rep. Watson Coleman. "From strengthening background checks and bolstering enforcement to improving mental health services and research on gun safety, the President's executive actions are vital steps toward solving one of our nation's greatest crises."

"While the President has done what he can, the most effective measures to address gun violence can only be achieved with Congressional action. We should start with the bipartisan King-Thompson bill to strengthen background checks and close dangerous loopholes, so that criminals, domestic abusers and the dangerously mentally ill don't have easy access to guns. But we also need to explore every avenue to ensure guns don't end up in the wrong hands, considering bills like my Stop Online Ammunition Sales Act that would take the basic step of requiring a photo ID to buy bullets. President Obama has given us a running start. It's up to Congress to finish the job."

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