[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 110 (Friday, July 8, 2016)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1065]
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                 TRIBUTE TO THE VICTIMS OF GUN VIOLENCE

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                             HON. SAM FARR

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                          Friday, July 8, 2016

  Mr. FARR. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in honor of the families across 
the country that have been touched by gun violence. I am heartbroken, 
angry, and dismayed over this week's shootings in Baton Rouge, Falcon 
Heights, and Dallas. Unfortunately, these events are all too common in 
communities across the country. Every day, 91 Americans lose their 
lives to gun violence.
   The federal government can and must do more to make our communities 
safer. We should use California's gun safety laws as an example.
   California just enacted legislation to ban the possession of 
magazines that hold more than 10 bullets.
   California already bans most assault-style weapons.
   California has stricter background checks than most states.
   California mandates a cooling off period after a gun purchase.
   And, California requires a background check to buy bullets.
   Let's follow California's lead.
   Congress should pass ``No Fly, No Buy.''
   Congress should vote on mandatory background checks.
   Congress should ban assault weapons.
   Let's have the courage to stand up to the powerful gun lobby.
   Two weeks ago, I was proud to join the historic sit-in to demand 
congressional action on bipartisan gun safety laws.
   The sit-in was widely supported by millions of law abiding 
Americans, including responsible gun owners, who want Congress to enact 
commonsense gun legislation.
   Instead, Speaker Ryan has pushed forward a watered-down bill that 
already failed in the Republican-led Senate. This is not a real attempt 
at preventing future gun violence.
   No more moments of silence. Instead I call for moments of action by 
this legislative body. For victims of gun violence and their families 
and for our children and grandchildren, let's do something that will 
make our communities safer.

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