Another Massive Step in the Fight to End Gun Violence

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Mr. FROST. Mr. Speaker, I rise today because this week the Biden administration took yet another massive step in the fight to end gun violence and save innocent lives.

Yesterday, the administration took historic action to reduce the number of firearms sold to people without background checks. This is the largest expansion in the history of the background check system or in the past 30 years.

From Columbine to the Midland-Odessa shooting, background check loopholes and unlicensed gun dealers have contributed to some of the most horrific and senseless tragedies of our time.

For years, people across our country have marched, fought, and raised their voices calling on leaders in power to give a damn about the innocent lives being taken away from us.

President Biden is listening. Under his leadership, this Congress passed the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act. Under his leadership, we have created the first ever Federal White House Office of Gun Violence Prevention. Under his leadership, we are one more massive step closer to universal background checks that will undoubtedly save lives. Now, it is time for this Chamber to follow suit and pass universal background checks.

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