Congressman Al Green Joins President Biden to Observe Recent Passage of the Most Significant Gun Safety Law in Nearly 30 Years

(Washington, D.C.) –  On Monday, July 11, 2022, Congressman Al Green released the following statement:

“The Bipartisan Safer Communities Act is the most significant gun safety legislative package to be signed into law in nearly 30 years and it will save lives. As a longtime supporter of gun safety laws, I voted for this bill’s passage just over two weeks ago. While I believe it will make a difference, I realize that it is not a final step, it is a step in the right direction,” Congressman Al Green indicated. “No American should avoid going out in public or partaking in ordinary activities for fear of losing their life.”

“This bill not only implements key measures to help save lives—such as enhanced background checks for people under 21, closing the ‘boyfriend loophole,’ and funding for the implementation of red flag laws—but also highlights the importance of bipartisanship as well as how lawmakers can come together in times of challenge and controversy to deliver for the American people.”

Congressman Al Green concluded, “While this bill is a step in the right direction, it is not the end-all-be-all when it comes to gun violence prevention; there is still great work to be done.”