Political Quotes

“In January, I came to this well to urge support for bipartisan legislation I introduced with my Illinois colleague, Mr. Schneider. Our bill proposed a Federal grant program to improve security at our schools and protect our children. Since then, our legislation passed the House and the Senate and was signed into law by President Trump. Because of Members' bipartisan support, I am proud to say these grants are now available to local communities. Please urge local officials in our districts to visit cops.usdoj.gov for more information on how to apply for up to $500,000 in grants through the school violence prevention program. However, the application deadline for this fiscal year is July 30, so time is of the essence. We have advanced safety technology in banks, office buildings, and retail locations. There is no reason we shouldn't have that same technology in our schools to protect our children. ____________________”