House Republicans Stop Honda Gun Violence Research Legislation

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Today, House Republicans, for the fourth time, turned back an opportunity to vote on commonsense legislation to protect our children and families from gun violence. On a party line vote, legislation allowing the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) to study gun violence, offered by U.S. Rep. Mike Honda (D-Silicon Valley, Calif.) was stopped before a vote was allowed.

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"Some of the smartest problem-solvers in our nation work for our government, doing critical research," said Honda. "Many are investigating health issues at the CDC. Our nation faces a tremendous challenge in gun violence, but these brilliant Americans are not allowed to help that effort. We are running into a fight we absolutely must win, with one hand tied behind our back. Not one American would have their right to bear arms taken away if this law passed, yet not one Republican disobeyed their NRA masters to support this logical step."

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