Thompson Leads Congressional Efforts to Recognize National Gun Violence Survivors Week

Statement

This week, House Gun Violence Prevention Taskforce Chair Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-05) led over 70 members of Congress in uplifting the stories of survivors of gun violence during National Gun Violence Survivors Week. This week indicates the approximate time that gun deaths in the United States surpass the number of gun deaths experienced by peer countries in an entire calendar year.

"While today marks the end of the fourth annual National Gun Violence Survivors Week, our work is far from over," said Thompson. "Gun violence survivors are not just those who are shot, but also their family, friends, coworkers, neighbors, and loved ones. We have a responsibility to ensure that every survivor has the support and resources they need to triumph over the initial trauma and be able to live their lives free of fear."

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