On the recordFebruary 15, 2023
I congratulate this Congress because in the last budget for the first time we put $50 million specifically towards the work of interrupting the gun trade.
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congress.govI congratulate this Congress because in the last budget for the first time we put $50 million specifically towards the work of interrupting the gun trade.
Murphy praises Congress for funding efforts to disrupt gun trafficking.
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