On the recordFebruary 10, 2016
I thank the gentlewoman from Maryland for yielding to me. Mr. Speaker, on every block in every community across America, people are asking what is the Federal Government doing to keep our community safe from gun violence. They are asking for good reason. Nearly 11,000 Americans were victims of homicide by firearm in 2014. There was nearly one mass shooting for each day of the year in 2015, according to The New York Times. With these stats, are we doing enough? Can we do more? Our motion to recommit answers this question by endeavoring to understand the causes of gun violence and learning how we can curb it. As Members of Congress, we have no higher obligation than to protect those we represent. I urge all Members to live up to that responsibility. Help do all we can to reduce gun violence. Pass this motion to recommit.
