Thread by @MomsDemand

Gun violence survivors are standing with @SpeakerPelosi, @SenSchumer and other members of Congress to call out @senatemajldr McConnell’s inaction on #HR8, a bipartisan bill that would require background checks on all gun sales. #EndGunViolence twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1…

@SpeakerPelosi @SenSchumer @senatemajldr Judi and Wayne Richardson’s daughter, Darien, was shot and killed ten years ago this week. The gun used in her death was sold at a gun show with no background check. Today, they are speaking out against @senatemajldr’s failure to bring #HR8 up for a vote. #EndGunViolence

@SpeakerPelosi @SenSchumer @senatemajldr “Not only would this bill save lives by stopping domestic abusers and convicted felons from purchasing guns, but it also has bipartisan support in Congress and overwhelming support from the American people.” ~ Judi & Wayne Richardson #HR8 #EndGunViolence

@SpeakerPelosi @SenSchumer @senatemajldr "But instead of becoming law and saving lives, #HR8 has sat, untouched, on Sen. Majority Leader Mitch McConnell’s desk for 365 days. In that time, an estimated 38,000+ Americans have been killed by gun violence. Twice that many wounded." ~ Judi & Wayne Richardson #EndGunViolence

@SpeakerPelosi @SenSchumer @senatemajldr "Fortunately, while he may control votes in the Senate, he does not control us. And if he and other opponents of this bill won’t act—won’t keep people like Darien safe—then the deaths of Americans everywhere will be on them." ~ Judi & Wayne Richardson #HR8 #EndGunViolence

@SpeakerPelosi @SenSchumer @senatemajldr Join the movement of Americans demanding @senatemajldr McConnell and Senate leadership take action to strengthen background check laws and #EndGunViolence. Text READY to 644-33 to join a Moms Demand Action chapter near you.