[Congressional Record Volume 161, Number 75 (Friday, May 15, 2015)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E722]
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           INTRODUCTION OF THE GUN SHOW LOOPHOLE CLOSING ACT

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                        HON. CAROLYN B. MALONEY

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                          Friday, May 15, 2015

  Mrs. CAROLYN B. MALONEY of New York. Mr. Speaker, I am honored to 
introduce today the Gun Show Loophole Closing Act--critical legislation 
to keep dangerous weapons away from criminals and other prohibited 
persons. First proposed by my friend and former colleague Rep. Carolyn 
McCarthy, I am humbled to continue her important effort to end gun 
violence, and this legislation would take an important step forward.
  States across the country, including my home state of New York, have 
recognized the danger posed by this significant gap in our gun laws 
that allows complete strangers to buy and sell guns without the 
background check requirements Congress passed in the Brady Bill. I'm 
proud that there is momentum around the country to update our gun laws 
and ensure that weapons do not end up in the wrong hands--but the fact 
is that we need a federal solution to this national problem. The Bureau 
of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives has cited gun shows as a 
``major trafficking channel'', and lax gun show regulations in one 
state can allow guns in the hands of criminals in communities many 
states away.
  The Gun Show Loophole Closing Act will close this gap in existing law 
and give the ATF the resources and authority it needs to ensure that 
gun shows do not facilitate dangerous gun sales. The legislation will 
make sure that law enforcement knows the details about shows and that 
records are kept on firearm sales. These common-sense measures will 
bring consistent national standards to gun shows, help combat gun 
trafficking, and keep guns out of the wrong hands.
  I hope my colleagues will join me to support this important effort.

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