Congressman Dan Goldman Fights For Bill to Keep Firearms Out of The Hands of Violent Criminals
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Washington, DC – Congressman Dan Goldman (NY-10) joined Congressman Joe Neguse (CO-02) in introducing the ‘End Gun Violence Act.’ This legislation would prohibit individuals convicted of a violent misdemeanor from purchasing handguns or ammunition for five years after conviction.
“Keeping deadly weapons out of the hands of violent criminals is commonsense,” Congressman Dan Goldman said. “There is no reason to provide people with a demonstrated history of violence access to weapons. This legislation will save countless lives and should have the support of every elected official that cares about protecting people from danger and violent harm.”
Currently, 22 states and the District of Columbia ban handgun purchases by people convicted of certain misdemeanor crimes. However, without implementing a federal ban, individuals convicted of a violent misdemeanor crime can still purchase handguns in states without bans.
Combating gun violence and holding gun manufacturers accountable are foundational to Congressman Goldman’s work to make our communities safer. In February, the Congressman cosponsored a package of gun violence prevention legislation including an assault weapons ban, a bipartisan bill to require background checks for all firearm sales, and Ethan’s Law, to require safe firearm storage to protect children and others from unsecured firearms.
In March, Congressman Goldman called for an end to the bump stock loophole, making it illegal to manufacture, sell, or possess the firearm modification that enables shooters to fire semiautomatic rifles continuously with one pull of the trigger, similar to a fully automatic weapon.
Earlier this week, Congressman Goldman cosponsored a package of legislation that both establishes a federal “red flag” program and strengthens state and local efforts through the creation of grant programs to support the implementation of extreme risk protection order laws.
Congressman Goldman is a Vice Chair of the House Gun Violence Prevention Task Force and was recently named as Chair of the Dads Caucus Gun Violence Prevention Working Group.
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