Congresswoman Nikema Williams Leads Bipartisan Colleagues Introducing Common Sense Gun Safety Legislation
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Today, Congresswoman Nikema Williams (GA-05) introduced the Securing All Firearms Effectively and Safely (SAFES) Act, bipartisan legislation that creates a 90 percent refundable tax credit up to $500 for individuals or $1,000 for couples to purchase a gun safe to safely store their firearms. Co-leading introduction of the bill with Congresswoman Williams are Representatives David Cicilline (RI-1), Ted Deutch (FL-22), and Chris Smith (NJ-04).
Congresswoman Nikema Williams (GA-05) said:
"I grew up in rural Alabama where I shot my first gun at six years old and by high school, I was an expert marksman. I also send my seven-year-old son to school, fearful of a school shooting. I know we can protect second graders and the Second Amendment at the same time. We must make sure guns are safely stored in our homes to reduce the tragedy of gun violence in our country. The SAFES Act is just one of the many steps we must take to end preventable gun deaths and injuries."
Congressman David Cicilline (RI-1) said:
"Too many children are being harmed and killed by "family fire' when guns are left unlocked or unsupervised in their homes. But, this is preventable with safe storage. By making gun safes more affordable, the SAFES Act will hopefully enable more gun owners to safely store their firearms and prevent these tragedies. I'm proud to join Congresswoman Williams in this effort and thank her for her leadership."
Congressman Ted Deutch (FL-22) said:
"We have heard far too many tragic stories of children accessing unlocked weapons at home, resulting in preventable injuries and even deaths. Even adults can be harmed by an improperly stored firearm, with devastating consequences. That is why the SAFES Act incentivizes responsible gun owners to safely store their firearms at home. Encouraging safe storage is an important, commonsense way that Congress can work towards a future without gun violence."
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