Dear MoveOn member,

Just hours ago, we sent a petition to cancel the NRA convention. Normally,
we wouldn’t send more than one petition in a day, but Republican senators
are trying to run away from their duty to pass common sense gun laws in
order to attend the NRA convention. Which is why we’re asking you to also
sign this petition calling on the Senate to cancel their Memorial Day
vacation.

Nineteen students and two adults were shot to death in Texas. Yet the
Senate is heading off for a 10-day break rather than voting to pass
commonsense, bipartisan, necessary gun violence legislation.

Congress can act quickly—both houses passed new laws regarding security
for Supreme Court justices after the leaked draft showing that right-wing
justices are prepared to overturn Roe v. Wade.^1 Our senators and
representatives took action on that measure immediately.

But the Senate isn't even planning a vote before recess following the
deadliest school shooting in a decade, which came on the heels of mass
killings in Buffalo, New York, and Laguna Hills, California, within the
past 10 days. Democrats in the House have already passed critical gun
violence prevention legislation earlier this session. Now, we need Senate
action to send these bills to the president.

[ [link removed] ]Tell the Senate to cancel its vacation and pass gun reforms now!

The Senate needs to take urgent action on gun violence. We need them in
D.C., not on recess. Cancel vacation, hold votes, and deliver for the
American people.

[2]Sign the petition

And as we mourn the victims in Uvalde, Texas, we need more than thoughts
and prayers—we need votes and laws. The Senate should stay in session and
hold these votes.

Congress can—and must—act on gun violence and break the grip of the NRA
and right-wing media.

[ [link removed] ]The House has passed legislation already. Tell the Senate to cancel
recess, stay in D.C., hold votes, and deliver!

Thanks for all you do.

–Justin, Isbah, Sara, Nita, and the rest of the team

Source:

1. "Senators quickly pass bill to expand security for families of Supreme
Court justices," CNN, May 9, 2022
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