Hi, John,

In a massive victory for the gun violence prevention movement, the Senate passed the Bipartisan Safer Community Act--the first federal gun violence prevention legislation in nearly 30 years--on  Thursday, June 23. Although the legislation is not nearly strong enough, it will save lives by

strengthening requirements for gun sellers to obtain a federal firearms license and allowing them to run background checks

Providing funding ($250 million!) to community-based gun violence prevention and interruption programs, like street and hospital interruption programs

Partially closing the deadly dating-partner loophole, which has allowed abusers to possess guns

Authorizing funds for extreme risk protection orders implementation in states

Establishing federal straw purchasing and gun trafficking statutes

>>>Click here to send Wisconsin's Senators--Ron Johnson and Tammy Baldwin--a message telling them how you feel about the way that they voted.

Even though 15 Republican senators voted in favor, Senator Ron Johnson voted against the bill. Express your disgust and disappointment in him for choosing to side with the gun industry over protecting our loved ones and us. 

Senator Tammy Baldwin voted to pass the bill. Thank her for choosing to help us create a safer country. Tell her to keep up the work on this critical issue; we still have a long way to go.

They were elected to represent their constituents, so they need to hear from you.

Thank you,

Jeri