Political Quotes

Zoe Lofgren: Should the law require a green light from the FBI to prevent a firearms transfer to those prohibited by law from buying…

On the recordOctober 21, 2015
Should the law require a green light from the FBI to prevent a firearms transfer to those prohibited by law from buying them instead of the red light system that we have now?
Said by
Zoe Lofgren
Democratic · California

Editor's note · Context

Lofgren proposes changing the background check system to require affirmative approval from the FBI.

Share

More from Zoe Lofgren

Sep 23, 2024

We are fortunate, indeed, to have Dr. Caraveo as a Member of our House with her keen intellect and pragmatic approach to solving America's problems. I yield such time as she may consume to the gentlewoman from Colorado (Ms. Caraveo).

govinfo.gov
Mar 2, 2025

because of possible retaliatory actions against his family and/or community members.

cbsnews.com
May 7, 2024

I am pleased to yield 2 minutes to the gentlewoman from Michigan (Ms. Stevens), a distinguished member of the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, who did so much work on this.

govinfo.gov
May 21, 2025

I first met Al and Carmen in the late 1970s. When I was elected to the community college board, Carmen was the secretary for the president of City College, and Al was a hardworking guy. What really stood out was the two of them constantly…

govinfo.gov

Other voices in this conversation