The Biden administration, through executive action and resources provided by @USEdGov, has announced a new initiative to promote the safe storage of firearms, garnering support from several members of Congress. Representative Rosa DeLauro expressed her enthusiasm for the action and highlighted the need to enact her legislation, #EthansLaw, which would mandate that gun owners safely and securely store their firearms. Senator Chris Van Hollen commended the initiative, noting his long-standing advocacy for safe gun storage since his time in the Maryland General Assembly. Representative Dina Titus cited a statistic that 76% of school shootings involve guns from home, underscoring the importance of the administration's efforts to provide school leaders with resources to educate families on firearm safety. The Vice President emphasized that gun violence is the leading cause of death for children in America and that safe storage can save lives, reinforcing the Biden-Harris Administration's commitment to reducing gun violence. Representative Marcy Kaptur also welcomed the executive action, mentioning her bipartisan IMPROVE Safety for Schools Act, co-introduced with Representative James, as a significant measure to protect children both at home and in school.
The bipartisan IMPROVE Safety for Schools Act I introduced with @RepJames is an important step to protecting children at home and school. I welcome this new executive action to promote safe storage of firearms, and help schools across America communicate this to communities. https://t.co/f5Ab0D5pXp
Gun violence is the leading cause of death for children in America. Today, the Biden-Harris Administration is releasing a new resource to help school leaders promote the safe storage of firearms. Let me be clear: Safe storage saves lives. These steps will reduce gun violence and… https://t.co/OnNmdOgEXw
This move from @POTUS will save lives. I've been fighting for safe gun storage since my time in the Maryland General Assembly — it's a common-sense way we can protect more Americans from dangerous weapons NOW. https://t.co/gIhlCRAwJA
76% of school shootings are committed with guns from home. Today @POTUS announced executive action through @USEdGov to provide school leaders with resources to inform families about the importance of safe firearm storage. Read more below: https://t.co/oOZQrZlbM6
I am thrilled the Biden administration is taking action to promote the safe storage of firearms. We must also enact my legislation #EthansLaw, a commonsense safety measure that would require gun owners to safely and securely store their firearms. https://t.co/Qb9xoU3oWe