Long overdue action to prevent gun violence

Virginians know all too well the scars of gun violence. In the wake of horrific shootings in Uvalde, Buffalo, and cities in Virginia and across the country, I’m glad Congress finally took action.

For the first time in decades, meaningful legislation to curb gun violence passed Congress and was signed into law. I was proud to vote for this bill, and while it may not be everything I wanted, it’s going to save lives.

Among its many provisions, the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act will:

• Improve background checks for buyers under 21 years old;
• Strengthen protections for victims of domestic violence;
• Invest in mental health services; and
• Provide resources to states to create and administer laws that ensure deadly weapons are kept out of the hands of individuals who pose a significant danger to themselves or others.

Read more about the bill here >>>

I’m grateful to the many people who helped us get here, but make no mistake: our fight is not over. Success begets success, and today’s victory lays the foundation for more progress. I’m going to continue working to find solutions to make our communities safer.

Sincerely,