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Today, CBC Chairman G. K. Butterfield (NC-01) and members of the CBC joined Democratic Leadership and their colleagues to stage a sit-in on the House Floor demanding House Republican Leadership immediately take up a vote on legislation that addresses gun violence in America.

“Today is a historic day in the history of our country as members of the Congressional Black Caucus participate in a sit-in on the House Floor to demand legislative action on gun violence.  Congress can no longer simply hold moments of silence for the victims of gun violence.  We must act, and we will not leave the House Floor or Washington, D.C. without taking action to prevent the next tragedy.  We are proud to stand with our esteemed colleague, Congressman John Lewis, and we stand united in our demand for immediate action on common sense gun legislation!”

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Since its establishment in 1971, Members of the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) have joined together to empower America’s neglected citizens and address their legislative concerns. For more than 40 years, the CBC has consistently been the voice for people of color and vulnerable communities in Congress and has been committed to utilizing the full Constitutional power and statutory authority of the United States government to ensure that all U.S. citizens have an opportunity to achieve the American Dream. To learn more about the Congressional Black Caucus, visit http://cbc-butterfield.house.gov.

Media inquiries: Candace Randle Person at (202) 593-1331 or Candace.Person@mail.house.gov