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Rep. Frankel Statement on Passage of Commonsense Gun Control Legislation

Statement

Date: March 11, 2021
Location: Washington, DC
Issues: Guns

Today, Representative Lois Frankel (FL-21), released the following statement after the House of Representatives passed two landmark gun violence prevention bills: The Bipartisan Background Checks Act and The Enhanced Background Checks Act.

"Gun violence kills 100 Americans every day, and injures 230 more--and with each shot, loved ones have to face unimaginable grief and trauma. Heroically, some survivors have turned their grief into advocacy, and have been pushing for simple, commonsense, gun control," said Rep. Frankel. "This week, the House of Representatives delivered. These bills will close the loopholes that allow people to buy guns without having their background checked, a simple change that will save lives."

The Bipartisan Background Checks Act passed the House by a vote of 227-203, and The Enhanced Background Checks Act passed the House by a vote of 219-210. Both bills now go to the Senate.


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