Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader - Chairman Thompson, Gun Violence Prevention Task Force Urge McConnell to Meet on Bipartisan Gun Violence Prevention Measures

Letter

Dear Majority Leader:

As the leadership of the House of Representatives Gun Violence Prevention Task Force, we request a meeting with you to discuss Senate consideration of H.R. 8, the Bipartisan Background Check Act of 2019, and H.R. 1112, the Enhanced Background Checks Act of 2019. Both bills passed the House with bipartisan support and have strong support with the American public.

Sadly, gun violence has left no state untouched. This year alone, 155 Kentuckians have been killed by someone using a gun and the State has experienced five mass shootings. These tragedies will leave lasting trauma. America does not have to live this way.

Gun violence should not be a political issue. We know that more than 90 percent of people in America support background checks -- and for good reason. Every day, background checks stop 170 felons and 50 domestic abusers from getting a gun from a licensed dealer. The American people sent us to Washington to get things done. That includes putting an end to the epidemic of gun violence.

We hope you will take the time to meet with us to talk about how we can advance H.R. 8 and H.R. 1112. We are committed to finding bipartisan solutions and hope you will make this issue a priority in the Senate. We look forward to your timely response to this urgent matter.