DeLauro Statement On Senate Gun Violence Legislation

Statement

Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (D-CT) released the following statement today regarding the Senate gun violence legislation:

"I am deeply disappointed that proposed legislation banning military-style assault weapons will not be included in the base bill being considered by the Senate soon. That provision--as well as a ban on high-capacity magazines--is crucial to preventing future tragedies like the ones that happened in Newtown, Aurora, Blacksburg and so many other places.

"Though it will be an uphill battle, I hope people vote with their conscience and support the assault weapons and high-capacity magazine bans when they are offered as amendments. Newtown was a tragic turning point for America and we must not lose the will to act and prevent other families from the same pain and suffering."

DeLauro is a co-sponsor of the House legislation banning assault weapons and has introduced legislation creating a tax credit for people who turn in such weapons to state or local police.

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