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Washington, DC – February 28, 2019....Congressman Steve Womack (AR-3) released the below statement following this week’s House votes on H.R. 8 and H.R. 1112, misguided legislation that would infringe on the Second Amendment, make criminals out of law-abiding citizens, hinder the ability of responsible Americans to protect themselves, and fail to make U.S. communities safer. Womack voted no on both bills in order to defend the Second Amendment rights of Arkansans and Americans.

“Trying to erode the Second Amendment rights of responsible Arkansans and Americans will not stop senseless acts of violence. These policies won’t make anyone safer–instead, they would turn law-abiding citizens into criminals and hamper the ability of people to defend themselves. This series of legislation is another political ploy by Democrats and represents a missed opportunity to implement real solutions that prevent violence and save lives.”

Additional information:

H.R. 8 and H.R. 1112 do not address key aspects of mass violence, including mental illness, stopping criminals from illegally acquiring firearms, and breakdowns in law enforcement information sharing. Republicans have worked to take meaningful action to protect communities, including passing the Fix NICS background check bill, Comprehensive Justice and Mental Health Act, and the STOP School Violence Act. Additionally, they have introduced the Mass Violence Prevention Act (MVP) of 2019, which would address failures in law enforcement coordination and response, reduce the flow of firearms on the black market, and increase resources to prosecute and prevent gun violence.

Congressman Steve Womack (AR-3) has represented Arkansas’s Third Congressional District since 2011. He serves as the Ranking Member of the House Committee on the Budget and is a member of the House Appropriations defense and transportation, housing and urban development subcommittees.

womack.house.gov

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