Pelosi Statement on National Day of Action for Commonsense Gun Violence Prevention

June 28, 2016
Press Release
San Francisco – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement in advance of tomorrow's Day of Action for Commonsense Gun Violence Prevention, when families and gun violence prevention advocates will hold sit-ins and other events to demand Congress act on commonsense gun violence prevention legislation:

"John Lewis's historic sit-in on the Floor has resonated across the nation, and given fresh energy to Americans who will no longer tolerate the daily tragedy of gun violence in America and are calling for congressional action.  Tomorrow, as part of a new National Day of Action, Americans will come together to share their stories with their Members of Congress and make their voices heard as we work to disarm hate.

"Tomorrow, listen to the stories of the families who have lost loved ones to gun violence.  Listen to the heartbreak that ripples through a community with each gun death.  We owe them more than thoughts and prayers and moments of silence.  We owe them a vote in the House on commonsense, life-saving legislation that will prevent more families from experiencing their suffering."