John –

Two years ago today, my hometown of Las Vegas was a community left devastated and heartbroken when a gunman opened fire on concertgoers attending the Route 91 Harvest Festival. What was supposed to be a fun night out with family and friends enjoying the entertainment of their favorite country music artists on the Las Vegas Strip turned into an absolute massacre.

My niece was at that festival – and thankfully, she was one of the lucky ones that came home that night. But too many others did not. In 10 minutes, 58 innocent people were gunned down and more than 500 were injured.

The Route 91 shooting remains the deadliest mass shooting in American history. And since, dozens of communities and families have been torn apart because of the gun violence epidemic that is plaguing our country. I can't tell you how many times I've been asked, "Why won't Congress do something to address gun violence?" It's a question we've heard time and again in the wake of mass shootings.

But let me be clear: It isn't all of Congress that's failed to act. The House acted over 200 days ago to help save lives when they passed common sense legislation on background checks. But what has the Senate done since? Absolutely nothing. And that's because one person is standing in the way of action – and his name is Mitch McConnell. The majority leader could bring up background checks legislation today – one that the majority of Americans support – but instead, this bill continues to sit on his desk collecting dust.

Nearly two years ago, I stood on the Senate floor and told Nevadans I would fight to pass common sense gun safety legislation so no community has to ever again endure the devastation too many communities like Las Vegas have. And two years since, I am still fighting like hell and committed to saving lives from gun violence.

But my colleagues and I can't do this alone. That's why I implore you to stay in this fight with us. I know the Senate's inaction on gun safety legislation can be discouraging. But we must continue to fight so we can finally get something done for the friends and family in our lives we would do anything to protect – and whom we could not bear to lose.

¡La lucha sigue! The fight continues!

Catherine