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Hey John, I’m thrilled to let you know that this past Friday, I led the way in passing a renewed assault weapons ban in the House! This is a big victory for our gun safety movement – it’s the result of tireless advocacy for gun reform from myself, my Democratic colleagues, and concerned citizens like you. There’s a reason that this same type of ultra-powerful firearm is being used over and over again in mass shootings like the recent tragedies in Highland Park and Uvalde. Gun manufacturers are marketing these weapons of war to teenagers while Republican lawmakers cash campaign checks from the NRA and look the other way. However, the fight is just getting started. It must now pass a vote in the Senate in order to become law. Unfortunately, we know that NRA-backed Republicans are going to come out in full force to try and shut any assault weapons ban down in the name of the 2nd Amendment. I know a bad faith argument when I see one, John. Our founding fathers were legislating with muskets in mind, not AR-15s firing 45 rounds a minute (or up to 400 if modified with a bump stock). These are guns designed for killing people quickly – they are weapons of war, and we need to get them out of our communities to prevent further tragedies. I’ve been leading the charge on gun safety since I was elected to Congress in 2018. We have an epidemic of mass shootings in America, and passing this major legislation would be a huge step in the right direction. Sign on today to show your support for this movement→ Sincerely,
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