Letter to the Hon. Charles Schumer, House Majority Leader - Neguse, Spanberger Lead 65 Colleagues in Pressing Senate Majority Leader to Vote on Commonsense Gun Violence Prevention Legislation

Letter

Dear Majority Leader Schumer,

As you know, on March 11, 2021, the United States House of Representatives passed H.R. 8, the Bipartisan Background Checks Act of 2021, and H.R. 1446, Enhanced Background Checks Act of 2021. These bills, respectively, would apply the current background check standard fairly across all points of sale, eliminating the "gun show loophole," and would extend the time allowed to complete a background check, closing the "Charleston loophole." These bills passed with bipartisan support in 2021, as they did in 2019, and we write today to respectfully request that you bring these bills before the United States Senate for a vote.

In the 22 days since the House passed these common-sense gun violence prevention measures, Americans of all ages across the country have lost their lives to gun violence, and their families, friends, and communities have had their lives forever shattered. In honor of those who have been murdered in their workplaces, grocery stores, and neighborhoods since March 11 and the generations of Americans lost to gun violence, the Senate must act and bring H.R. 8 and H.R. 1446 for a vote.

We worked to gain and maintain majorities in the Senate and the House so that we could bring consequential, life-saving legislation to a vote. The American people expect action, and the Senate must act. The American people deserve to know where their Senators stand on H.R. 8 and H.R.1446.

On behalf of the millions of Americans we represent, we thank you in advance for bringing H.R. 8 and H.R. 1446 for a vote.