Mike Thompson tweeted the following:
"There have been 67 mass shootings in 2023 & gun violence is the leading cause of death for children. Gun violence demands action & I am calling on @SpeakerMcCarthy to bring up my Bipartisan Background Checks Act & other bills that will save lives & help keep our communities safe."Read on Twitter
Here are other recent tweets from Mike Thompson:
"My thoughts are with the friends and families of the three killed at Michigan State and those who were injured.This shooting on the day before the anniversary of the Parkland shooting is a tragic reminder of the epidemic of gun violence in our country."Read on Twitter
"Today marks 5 years since 17 bright young minds were lost at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School. The students, staff, families, and community of Parkland should never have had to suffer through such a senseless tragedy."Read on Twitter
"As Chair of @HouseGVP, I am committed to building on the progress of the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act to reduce gun violence and ensure that our children no longer have to worry about their safety at school."Read on Twitter