“Just three years ago, in the wake of the devastating school shooting in Parkland, students started a movement to change to our gun laws so that they and their peers could be safe in their communities," said Rep. Deutch. "Today, with a gun safety majority in both chambers of Congress and a president committed to confronting the gun violence epidemic, I’m ready to work with my colleagues on the Task Force to finally repair America’s gun laws. The vast majority of Americans want stronger gun laws and safer communities; we must hear their calls and take meaningful action."

 

“As we begin this year with a historic opportunity to continue our action to help prevent gun violence, I am proud to announce our Gun Violence Prevention Task Force leadership for the 117^th Congress. This diverse groups brings perspectives from across our nation and a diligence and passion for this issue that I know will help us accomplish great things,” said Chairman Thompson, a lifelong gun owner and Vietnam combat veteran. “I am deeply honored to again serve as Chairman of this Task Force and to be working with so many colleagues who deeply understand the tragedy of gun violence and bring a strong commitment to taking action. Know we will work to pass legislation and get it signed into law to help prevent gun violence across our nation.”

 

“I’m proud to join the leadership of the House Gun Violence Prevention Task Force. As a gun owner myself, I’m interested in advancing common-sense solutions that protect our Constitutional rights while keeping guns out of the wrong hands and saving lives,” said Cartwright. “Let’s work in this Congress to ensure our children grow up in a safer world.”

 

Task Force leadership is drawn from members with diverse backgrounds, including former prosecutors and members of law enforcement, gun violence survivors, veterans, hunters and teachers. These leaders hail from rural and urban districts in states across the nation as well as districts that have experienced devastating gun-related tragedies.

 

Returning Gun Violence Prevention Task Force Whips are Chief Whip Representative Ted Deutch (FL-22) and Deputy Whips Representative Madeleine Dean (PA-04), Representative Jahana Hayes (CT-05) and Representative Marc A. Veasey (TX-33).

 

Returning Vice Chairs include Representatives David Cicilline (RI-01), Jason Crow (CO-06), Val Demings (FL-10), Robin Kelly (IL-02), Sheila Jackson Lee (TX-18), Grace Napolitano (CA-32), Ed Perlmutter (CO-07), David Price (NC-04), Kathleen Rice (NY-04), Bobby Scott (VA-03), José E. Serrano (NY-15) and Jackie Speier (CA-14).