Booker Reintroduces Federal Firearm Licensing Act

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"The most recent, devastating mass shooting in Lewiston, Maine is yet another example of the urgent need for meaningful gun reform in this country. Too many Americans are terrified to simply go about living their lives -- sending their kids to school, going to the grocery store, attending a concert -- due to this scourge of gun violence. We are the only nation on earth whose citizens routinely risk getting gunned down when they walk out of their homes. This is an unacceptable reality. We, as legislators, need to step up and protect our communities the best way we can -- with legislation like the Federal Firearm Licensing Act. This legislation requires individuals in the United States to obtain a federal firearm license, receive training and go through a background check before purchasing or receiving a firearm. These are not onerous restrictions; they are just common sense. I am proud to join Senator Booker in cosponsoring this critical, life-saving legislation that prioritizes the safety and well-being of individuals and families in New Jersey and throughout the country."

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