1. Today, for the first time in decades, our government is going to take meaningful action to reduce gun violence in America. Here's a thread of some of what will change, and what still needs to be done. #TheTimeIsNow
2. First, President Biden is nominating a truly outstanding person to head the ATF. By nominating David Chipman to serve as Director of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms, @POTUS is demonstrating just how seriously his administration takes gun violence. #TheTimeIsNow
3. President Biden is ordering the Justice Department to make rule changes to stop the spread of ghost guns. These untraceable firearms require no background checks, and include build-at-home kits and 3D printed guns. #TheTimeIsNow
4. President Biden is ordering the Justice Department to make rule changes limiting the spread of modifications to pistols that make them behave similarly to assault weapons. The Boulder mass shooter used one of these devices. #TheTimeIsNow
5. President Biden is ordering the Justice Department to publish "red flag" model legislation for states. These Extreme Risk Prevention Order models will provide resources for states to fight gun suicide, domestic violence, and more. #TheTimeIsNow
6. The federal government, at the direction of President Biden, will be directing financial resources to combatting many of the root causes of gun violence with a significant investment in prevention efforts. #TheTimeIsNow
7. The Justice Department will finally begin issuing an annual report on gun trafficking, a significant tool to getting illegal firearms and their dealers off the streets. #TheTimeIsNow
8. #NoRA is extremely grateful to @POTUS for these efforts. This can't be the end of the work, though - Congress needs to pass immediate and substantial legislation to continue saving lives. Some of those are below, and Joe Manchin and Krysten Sinema need to get on board.
9. Assault weapons are the gun of choice for mass shooters. These guns need to be banned.
When the 1994 assault weapons ban was in force, there was a dramatic reduction in mass shootings. We know these bans work, despite the lies of the NRA and their minions in Congress.
When the 1994 assault weapons ban was in force, there was a dramatic reduction in mass shootings. We know these bans work, despite the lies of the NRA and their minions in Congress.
10. Permanently ban the distribution of plans for 3D printed guns and the manufacture of these guns at home. We need to end downloadable death. #TheTimeIsNow
11. The Senate must pass the Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act. This bill closes the "boyfriend" loophole and the "stalker" loophole, keeping guns out of the hands of violent criminals. Senators opposing this are siding with domestic abusers over victims. #TheTimeIsNow
12. Every single gun sale, and every single gun transfer, needs to have a background check conducted before that transfer can happen. Every. Single. One. #TheTimeIsNow
13. Jamie's Law, which mandates background checks on every single ammunition purchase--as those who can't buy guns are also not allowed to buy ammunition--must become law. #TheTimeIsNow
14. National Extreme Risk Prevention Order laws will dramatically reduce gun suicide and other preventable gun violence. Keeping guns out of the hands of those most likely to use them in a time of crisis will save lives. #TheTimeIsNow
15. There are many more measures which need to be taken, but good progress was made today. We call on Congress to take the further action necessary to save lives.
The filibuster is not worth more than 40,000 American lives every year, @JoeManchinWV and @SenatorSinema. <end>
The filibuster is not worth more than 40,000 American lives every year, @JoeManchinWV and @SenatorSinema. <end>
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