Brooklyn Political Roundup, February 28: Nadler re-introduces assault weapons ban bill
In Public Service, From The Political Staff Of The Brooklyn Daily Eagle
Nadler re-introduces assault weapons ban bill
U.S. Rep. Jerrold Nadler (D-Brooklyn-Manhattan), the ranking member of the House Judiciary Committee, joined and other House Democrats in an effort to revive a bill to ban assault weapons in the wake of the Parkland, Florida, massacre.
“It is long past due for the House to consider legislation to prevent gun violence. Our calls for hearings and for action on gun violence prevention legislation have been met with silence. After Sandy Hook five years ago, Republican members of Congress blocked our efforts to better protect our children from gun violence. Inaction is unacceptable, and moments of silence are completely inadequate. Our citizens demand that we act without delay,” Nadler said in a statement.