On Wednesday, Gun Violence Prevention Task Force Chairman Mike Thompson (CA-05) announced that H.R. 8, his Bipartisan Background Checks Act of 2019, is ready to head to the House Floor for a vote following a markup in and favorable report from the House Judiciary Committee.
The Gun Violence Prevention Task Force was established after the tragedy at Sandy Hook and has grown to a membership of more than 165.
Thompson has been a key presence on the task force since the beginning. His district includes the southern portion of Lake County.
“Finally, we have taken real action to combat gun violence. Finally, we have taken the procedural steps on a bill to help keep our communities safe. Finally, we will have a vote on legislation to help save lives,” Thompson said Wednesday.
For six long years, we’ve called for hearings and for votes like this one. And today is a new day. In this moment, I pause to mark our progress and thank the dogged work of my colleagues on the Judiciary Committee, led by Chairman Nadler. And I redouble my dedication to passing this bill and to working with all our incredible partners from across our nation to combat gun violence. We are taking bipartisan action, we will have a vote on my bill to expand background checks, and we will answer the call of the American people,” Thompson said.
Wednesday’s markup was the last step before H.R. 8 is considered by the full House for a vote.
Timing of that consideration will be announced at a later date, Thompson’s office reported.
Thompson announces background checks bill is ready for floor vote
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