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Democrats to Hold ‘Lighting the Way’ National Speak Out: The Path Forward on Gun Violence

Washington, DC, July 12, 2016

On Thursday, July 14th at 7:30 p.m. EDT, Democrats will hold a national speak out on gun violence in America.

This event is open press.

WHO:   

Representative John Lewis (D-GA)

Assistant Democratic Leader James E. Clyburn (D-SC)

Congressional Black Caucus (CBC)

Members of the House Democratic Caucus

WHAT:

Ensuring Comprehensive Background Checks

H.R. 1217, Public Safety and Second Amendment Rights Protection Act

Enacting No Fly, No Buy

H.R. 1076, Denying Firearms and Explosives to Dangerous Terrorists Act

Closing the Charleston Loophole

H.R. 3051, Background Check Completion Act

Barring Firearm Sales to Hate Crime Offenders      

H.R. 4603, Hate Crimes Prevention Act       

WHEN:

Thursday, July 14, 2016 at 7:30 p.m. EDT                                                               

WHERE:

West Lawn of U.S. Capitol Building

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