[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 145 (Wednesday, September 11, 2019)]
[House]
[Page H7604]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                              GUN VIOLENCE

  (Ms. GARCIA of Texas asked and was given permission to address the 
House for 1 minute and to revise and extend her remarks.)
  Ms. GARCIA of Texas. Mr. Speaker, Texas is home to many gun owners.
  Growing up, my family owned guns for hunting. It was part of how we 
fed our family. Thus, I don't want to infringe on Second Amendment 
rights of Americans.
  I do, however, want to stop the killing of innocent lives because 
someone was at risk to themselves or others who bought or accessed a 
firearm. Too many loopholes allow people to purchase, procure, or 
access a firearm.
  Too many Texans have already died in mass shootings--so this is very 
personal to me--most recently, of course, in west Texas.
  The House has already passed two bills that would prevent mass 
shootings. Last night, three more bills were marked up and will be 
ready for a floor vote.
  Senate Republicans must allow a vote on gun control legislation. I am 
tired of people being killed because they won't act. I end by asking 
them, Mr. Speaker: What will you do to save lives? What are you afraid 
of?

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