[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 98 (Wednesday, June 8, 2022)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E591]
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                   SUPPORTING H.R. 7910 AND H.R. 2377

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                       HON. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, June 8, 2022

  Ms. JOHNSON of Texas. Madam Speaker, today is day 159 of 2022. There 
have already been over 200 mass shootings this year.
  Madam Speaker, we cannot let this be our new reality. Thoughts and 
prayers are no longer enough. We must act, and we must do it now.
  This week, we must pass H.R. 7910, the Protecting Our Kids Act, and 
H.R. 2377, the Federal Extreme Risk Protection Order Act of 2022.
  The Protecting Our Kids Act includes provisions that would raise the 
lawful age to purchase an assault-style weapon from 18 to 21, impose 
new restrictions on large capacity magazines, strengthen safe storage 
requirements, and crack down on the sale and distribution of unlicensed 
guns.
  The Federal Extreme Risk Protection Order Act of 2022 encourages 
states to improve and implement extreme risk laws, which would help 
keep guns out of the hands of those who are likely to pose an increased 
threat to themselves or to others.
  Madam Speaker, these are small--but necessary--first steps. I would 
urge my colleagues to join me in supporting these bills, and to commit 
themselves to doing all they can to address the issue of gun violence.

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