Jerry Nadler: “I include in the Record a letter of endorsement of the assault weapons ban from the Major Cities Chiefs Association, a…”

“I include in the Record a letter of endorsement of the assault weapons ban from the Major Cities Chiefs Association, a professional organization of law enforcement executives representing the largest cities in the United States. Major Cities Chiefs Association, July 20, 2022. Hon. Jerrold Nadler, Chairman, Committee on the Judiciary, House of Representatives, Washington, DC. Hon. Jim Jordan, Ranking Member, Committee on the Judiciary, House of Representatives, Washington, DC. Dear Chairman Nadler and Ranking Member Jordan: I write on behalf of the Major Cities Chiefs Association (MCCA), a professional organization of law enforcement executives representing the largest cities in the United States and Canada. Thank you for including H.R. 1808, the Assault Weapons Ban of 2022, in today's markup. The MCCA was proud to endorse this legislation when it was introduced earlier this Congress. The MCCA has long advocated for sensible firearms and gun safety policies. In 2018, the Association adopted a Firearms Violence Policy that consists of several common-sense reforms, including banning assault weapons and high-capacity magazines. Many law enforcement officials have closely studied assault weapons and firearms with high-capacity magazines and determined they have no reasonable sporting or hunting purpose. Assault weapons and high-capacity magazines also represent a significant threat to law enforcement officers responding to violent crimes.…”