Friends, this has been a tragic weekend.
First, we were stunned by the violence in El Paso, where a gunman opened fire in a shopping center and killed more than 20 people, injuring another 26. Less than 24 hours later and hundreds of miles away, another gunman killed 9 people in Dayton.
30 families in two different communities are grieving and struggling to understand a senseless tragedy – and all the while, Mitch McConnell is sitting on two separate bills that would go a long way toward protecting our communities from gun violence.
I’m calling on all my supporters to make their voices heard: Tell Mitch to call the Senate back from recess and do something to end gun violence.
McConnell has offered his prayers and says he’s “horrified” by these tragedies. But we know that thoughts and prayers aren’t enough to end the violence.
The House has already sent two pieces of legislation to the Senate to expand background checks, including a bill I cosponsored to close the loophole that led to the the shooting at Mother Emanuel AME right here in Charleston.
Now it’s the Senate’s turn…but Mitch doesn’t want to bring these critical bills to a vote.
Click here and tell Mitch McConnell: If you’re really horrified, do something!
Here’s the link to add your name: https://secure.ngpvan.com/EjhhUC_KtkucacDgCsW69g2
I am heartbroken for the El Paso and Dayton communities. My thoughts and prayers are with the victims and their families – but I know that’s not enough to stop this from happening again.
Thank you for joining the call to action,
Joe
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