Sheila Jackson Lee: “They didn't help us with the assault weapons ban that we are fighting, if I may call the roll: Uvalde, Nashville…”

“They didn't help us with the assault weapons ban that we are fighting, if I may call the roll: Uvalde, Nashville, Louisville, and in Alabama and on and on and on. Mr. Speaker, I support the work of the District of Columbia, the Mayor, and the city council. I support their reform bill that is supported by police officers, and also, I support home rule. Let us vote not to uphold the Republicans' legislation of disapproval. Mr. Speaker, I thank the gentleman for his leadership. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to voice my strong opposition to H.J. Res. 42--Disapproving the action of the District of Columbia Council in approving the Comprehensive Policing and Justice Reform Amendment Act of 2022. This outrageous resolution would nullify the Comprehensive Policing and Justice Reform Amendment Act of 2022, enacted by the Council of the District of Columbia. This resolution is a bridge too far. While Republicans continue to put forth legislation that further divides our country and puts lives at risk, Democrats have continuously supported funding for law enforcement and putting Americans safety over politics. For two congresses, Republicans have blocked the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act, preventing us from making any substantive changes in policing accountability that would improve public safety nationwide. In the absence of federal action, dozens of states and D.C. have taken steps to improve their law enforcement agencies since the death of George Floyd.…”