Abigail Spanberger tweeted the following:
"We are long overdue for serious legislation to prevent gun violence in our communities.Virginia has shown how we can enact commonsense gun laws. It is time for the federal government to follow suit. (5/5)"Read on Twitter
Here are other recent tweets from Abigail Spanberger:
"This bill, the Assault Weapons Ban, defines the types of weapons that are manufactured for the quick killing of people and the legislation explicitly exempts more than 2,200 guns that are used for hunting, home defense, or recreation. The bill also limits magazine capacity. (2/5)"Read on Twitter
"When similar provisions were in place from 1994 to 2004, mass shootings declined by 37%.Once they expired, gun massacres increased by 183%, killing Americans of all ages at school, church, the grocery store, concerts, night clubs anywhere people gather in community. (3/5)"Read on Twitter
"Ive also cosponsored legislation related to Extreme Risk Protection Orders or red flag laws.The House intends to take up legislation on these orders, and I hope my colleagues will consider how these measures can save the lives of those in crisis and those around them. (4/5)"Read on Twitter
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