Hi John —
It’s Senator Chris Murphy.
Like so many people across the country, my connection to gun violence is personal.
It’s an issue that found me on December 14, 2012. I hadn’t even been sworn into the U.S. Senate yet. I watched 26 families learn that their loved ones — 20 children and six educators — were killed in a horrific school shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School.
From that day on, I pledged to do everything in my power to fight to end gun violence.
Nearly ten years later, on May 24, 2022, 19 fourth graders and two teachers were killed in their elementary school in Uvalde, Texas.
That night, I went down to the Senate floor to beg my colleagues to find a path forward. Just one month later, President Biden signed the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act — the first piece of federal gun safety legislation in 30 years. It’s provided millions of dollars for community violence intervention programs, mental health support, school safety, and so much more.
This wouldn’t have been possible without courageous young advocates from organizations like March For Our Lives. After Uvalde, they hosted their second March For Our Lives and lobbied hundreds of representatives to force Congress’ hand.
Now, we’re up against an administration that doesn’t care about our lives. They’re trying to tear down all the progress we’ve made.
March For Our Lives has always been on the front lines holding our leaders accountable for their actions. They’re helping pass common sense gun safety legislation across the country.
I will continue to fight for a future free of gun violence. I hope you’re with me, John .
Every best wish,
Chris Murphy
U.S. Senator, D-CT
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