As MassacreMitch trends after another mass shooting, Democrats urge McConnell to act
In the wake of yet another deadly mass shooting, Democratic leaders have urged Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell to do something about the “gun violence epidemic” in the United States by taking up legislation that would expand federal background checks on gun purchases.
The majority leader “should bring up H.R. 8 the week Congress returns,” Schumer said in a Saturday night tweet, hours after a gunman went on a shooting rampage in West Texas, killing multiple people and injuring at least 21. Three officers were among those who were injured, police said. A 17-month-old baby was also wounded in the attack.
Thank you to the first responders who risked their lives to stop the threat.@senatemajldr should bring up H.R. 8 the week Congress returns. We must #endgunviolence.Enough is enough. Every day, the gun violence epidemic inflicts a devastating toll in communities across America, this time I’m thinking tonight of those who lost their lives in Odessa and Midland and the loved ones they left behind. It’s abundantly clear that we must take action to curb gun violence in this country.@senatemajldr allowing votes on HR8 and HR1112 would be a good start.Another horrific mass shooting in Texas. I’m heartbroken for the victims in Odessa and Midland and their families.
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