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Pelosi Statement on House Republican Vote Against Saving Lives in Active Shooter Scenarios

Statement

Date: June 22, 2022
Location: Washington, DC
Issues: National Security Guns

Speaker Nancy Pelosi issued this statement after House Republicans voted overwhelmingly against the Active Shooter Alert Act, a basic step to save lives from active shooters:

"Our Active Shooter Alert Act, which was overwhelmingly opposed by Republicans today, would help law enforcement send out AMBER-style alerts when a gunman opens fire: ensuring passersby do not unknowingly walk into a dangerous area. This simple step is strongly supported by more than ten leading law enforcement agencies. They know firsthand the challenges of keeping families safe in an active shooter scenario and are calling for help in quickly alerting the public from a shooting threat.

"But today, House Republicans overwhelming and inexplicably voted to oppose the needs of law enforcement heroes and to keep this crucial, life-saving information away from our communities.

"Our House Democratic Majority will take up this legislation again and pass it -- making clear that Democrats are on the side of protecting our families and supporting our courageous first responders."


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