Rep. Veasey Joins Historic Sit-In to Protect Americans From Gun Violence

Washington, D.C. - Congressman Marc Veasey, TX-33, issued the following statement as House Democrats demand a vote to address gun violence:

“Today I joined House Democrats in an unprecedented sit-in on the House floor, calling for immediate action on common-sense gun safety legislation to protect Americans nationwide. We can’t allow mass gun violence followed by moments of silence and no action to become America’s new normal. No one law or set of laws will end horrific acts of violence, but Congress has an obligation to take action and make sure that terrorists and bad guys don’t have easy access to guns in our country. As a native Texan, I can assure my constituents that responsible gun owners are not the target of our actions. Instead, we are urging House Republicans to come together with House Democrats to finally pass common-sense laws to protect Americans from senseless violence. I demand the House take a vote on common sense gun safety legislation immediately. ”