Rep. Cisneros Statement on The Passage of H.R. 8, the Bipartisan Background Checks Actep. Cisneros Statement on The Passage of H.R. 8, the Bipartisan Background Checks Act

Statement

Today, Congressman Gilbert R. Cisneros, Jr. (CA-39) released the below statement following the passage of H.R. 8, the Bipartisan Background Checks Act of 2019.

"I have been an advocate for common sense gun legislation as a private citizen and now as Congressman for the 39th District, and I will continue to fight for bipartisan legislation to ensure we deliver solutions that keep our communities safe. We have lived through too many atrocities caused by gun violence, and instead of offering thoughts and prayers, I was proud to take action and cast my vote in support of H.R. 8.

"I personally know the impact acts of gun violence can have on a family. When my mother was only 10-years old she lost her father due to an act of gun violence. His loss has continued to affect my mother to this day. Over 90 percent of Americans support universal background checks, and this bill demonstrates that Democrats and Republicans are willing to work together to get common sense gun violence prevention measures signed into law. This is only the first step in confronting this real national emergency and I look forward to further action by this Congress."

Rep. Cisneros advocated for legislation on gun safety as a supporter of the Giffords campaign to end gun violence. He also was an early cosponsor of H.R. 8 and has cosponsored over a dozen bills that are focused on gun safety. As a member of the Gun Violence Prevention Task Force, he continues to advocate for the thousands of families nationwide who have been impacted by gun violence.

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