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Sen Cornyn's Office Response to Email about Gun Bill
Posted on 6/22/22 at 1:15 pm
Posted on 6/22/22 at 1:15 pm
Thank you for contacting me regarding federal firearms policy. I appreciate your comments on this important matter.
On May 24, 2022, a gunman maliciously took the lives of 21 innocent people, including 19 children at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas. My heart goes out to the families who lost loved ones. As you know, this is an incredibly difficult time for the Uvalde community, Texas, and our Nation. We are committed to coordinating with federal, state, and local officials to assist the Uvalde community as they navigate the aftermath of this tragedy.
Students and teachers deserve to feel safe inside of their schools, and parents deserve peace of mind when they send their children to school. To that end, my Senate colleagues and I have engaged in bipartisan discussions to draft mental health and school safety legislation to identify and prevent violence in our communities. It is imperative for Congress to improve the availability and accessibility of mental health services across the country, particularly within our schools, to address the root causes of mass violence. In addition, school safety measures must be bolstered to ensure schools have effective violence prevention mechanisms in place.
To be clear, we are not talking about restricting or limiting the rights of current law-abiding gun owners. We need targeted reforms to ensure existing laws keep guns out of the hands of criminals and those who have been adjudicated as mentally ill. The Constitution guarantees the right to keep and bear arms, and I strongly oppose any effort to infringe on that right.
As this legislation begins to take shape, my goal is to reach an agreement that can earn broad bipartisan support. In the wake of the 2017 Sutherland Springs shooting, we learned that the existing background check system-the National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS)-did not identify that the shooter was prohibited from purchasing and possessing a firearm under federal law. As a result, I reached across the aisle and worked with my Republican colleagues to pass the bipartisan Fix NICS Act (S. 2135; 115th Congress), which was signed into law as part of the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2018 (P. L. 115-141). This law improves the uploading of records from local, state, and federal agencies to better identify those who are already disqualified under current law from purchasing a firearm. States and federal agencies have uploaded more than eleven million records since the bill's passage. I'm convinced that this legislation has saved lives.
Like you, I am outraged by mass shootings and the violence inflicted upon our communities. As your Senator, I am committed to focusing on the root causes of mass violence, improving the enforcement of current law, and addressing improvements to mental health care in America. I will continue to push for effective solutions that protect communities while preserving the protections and liberties guaranteed by the Constitution.
I appreciate having the opportunity to represent Texas in the United States Senate. I recognize we may have differing opinions on this important matter, but I hope you will continue to share your views with me. Thank you for taking the time to contact me.
On May 24, 2022, a gunman maliciously took the lives of 21 innocent people, including 19 children at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas. My heart goes out to the families who lost loved ones. As you know, this is an incredibly difficult time for the Uvalde community, Texas, and our Nation. We are committed to coordinating with federal, state, and local officials to assist the Uvalde community as they navigate the aftermath of this tragedy.
Students and teachers deserve to feel safe inside of their schools, and parents deserve peace of mind when they send their children to school. To that end, my Senate colleagues and I have engaged in bipartisan discussions to draft mental health and school safety legislation to identify and prevent violence in our communities. It is imperative for Congress to improve the availability and accessibility of mental health services across the country, particularly within our schools, to address the root causes of mass violence. In addition, school safety measures must be bolstered to ensure schools have effective violence prevention mechanisms in place.
To be clear, we are not talking about restricting or limiting the rights of current law-abiding gun owners. We need targeted reforms to ensure existing laws keep guns out of the hands of criminals and those who have been adjudicated as mentally ill. The Constitution guarantees the right to keep and bear arms, and I strongly oppose any effort to infringe on that right.
As this legislation begins to take shape, my goal is to reach an agreement that can earn broad bipartisan support. In the wake of the 2017 Sutherland Springs shooting, we learned that the existing background check system-the National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS)-did not identify that the shooter was prohibited from purchasing and possessing a firearm under federal law. As a result, I reached across the aisle and worked with my Republican colleagues to pass the bipartisan Fix NICS Act (S. 2135; 115th Congress), which was signed into law as part of the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2018 (P. L. 115-141). This law improves the uploading of records from local, state, and federal agencies to better identify those who are already disqualified under current law from purchasing a firearm. States and federal agencies have uploaded more than eleven million records since the bill's passage. I'm convinced that this legislation has saved lives.
Like you, I am outraged by mass shootings and the violence inflicted upon our communities. As your Senator, I am committed to focusing on the root causes of mass violence, improving the enforcement of current law, and addressing improvements to mental health care in America. I will continue to push for effective solutions that protect communities while preserving the protections and liberties guaranteed by the Constitution.
I appreciate having the opportunity to represent Texas in the United States Senate. I recognize we may have differing opinions on this important matter, but I hope you will continue to share your views with me. Thank you for taking the time to contact me.
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Posted on 6/22/22 at 1:20 pm to jp4lsu
He sucks.
Posted on 6/22/22 at 1:21 pm to jp4lsu
quote:
The Constitution guarantees the right to keep and bear arms, and I strongly oppose any effort to infringe on that right.
Posted on 6/22/22 at 1:22 pm to jp4lsu
none of this would've prevented either shootings in Buffalo or Uvalde.
The bills were written in response to Uvalde and Buffalo, but what is the point if it wouldn't have prevented either?
It is inching towards gun control and severely infringing on our rights. Democrats are willing to take the long route while RINOs follow them along like idiots.
But adding security measures to schools, adding security, arming teachers, could prevent a school shooting. How about lets focus on that.
The bills were written in response to Uvalde and Buffalo, but what is the point if it wouldn't have prevented either?
It is inching towards gun control and severely infringing on our rights. Democrats are willing to take the long route while RINOs follow them along like idiots.
But adding security measures to schools, adding security, arming teachers, could prevent a school shooting. How about lets focus on that.
Posted on 6/22/22 at 1:24 pm to jp4lsu
Nothing like a form letter to let you know they are really listening.
Posted on 6/22/22 at 1:25 pm to jp4lsu
So, under this BS bill, if someone is simply autistic and merely suffers from Asperger's, they'd be denied the right to purchase a firearm?
If so, anyone that supports this, should be tarred and feathered.
If so, anyone that supports this, should be tarred and feathered.
Posted on 6/22/22 at 1:26 pm to jp4lsu
quote:
To be clear, we are not talking about restricting or limiting the rights of current law-abiding gun owners.
and future ones?
quote:
ensure existing laws keep guns out of the hands of criminals and those who have been adjudicated as mentally ill
does he understand what "adjudicated" means? Because a red flag law isn't that
quote:
In the wake of the 2017 Sutherland Springs shooting, we learned that the existing background check system-the National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS)-did not identify that the shooter was prohibited from purchasing and possessing a firearm under federal law. As a result, I reached across the aisle and worked with my Republican colleagues to pass the bipartisan Fix NICS Act (S. 2135; 115th Congress), which was signed into law as part of the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2018 (P. L. 115-141). This law improves the uploading of records from local, state, and federal agencies to better identify those who are already disqualified under current law from purchasing a firearm. States and federal agencies have uploaded more than eleven million records since the bill's passage. I'm convinced that this legislation has saved lives
what does this past legislation have to do with the current bill?
This post was edited on 6/22/22 at 2:40 pm
Posted on 6/22/22 at 1:28 pm to jp4lsu
*KIND REMINDER*...This is the white knighting cuck that brought us Juneteef national holiday. So not surprising. He'll be in his mid-70s when this term is up in 5+yrs, so he's going to prove what a quiet RINO is, then onto retirement. F-him
Also, Rand Paul was on Bongino, and he said he was going to try to get 5 amendments to added to it, but doubts they will be allowed. One was something about not being able to take someones guns just because the Judge signs off on it, and the accused has a right to getting a lawyer first. Something like that, he used some legalese describing it.
He said he would like a "Must Read Bills" Act. Great idea, but smfh this country is screwed if this is really needed.
Also, Rand Paul was on Bongino, and he said he was going to try to get 5 amendments to added to it, but doubts they will be allowed. One was something about not being able to take someones guns just because the Judge signs off on it, and the accused has a right to getting a lawyer first. Something like that, he used some legalese describing it.
He said he would like a "Must Read Bills" Act. Great idea, but smfh this country is screwed if this is really needed.
Posted on 6/22/22 at 1:31 pm to hogcard1964
quote:
So, under this BS bill, if someone is simply autistic and merely suffers from Asperger's, they'd be denied the right to purchase a firearm?
If so, anyone that supports this, should be tarred and feathered.
Anyone getting a divorce is likely to be accused of being mentally ill/dangerous so as to have their guns confiscated.
Posted on 6/22/22 at 1:34 pm to jp4lsu
quote:
none of this would've prevented either shootings in Buffalo or Uvalde.
Correct and they know this. Now when the next one happens they can say "See, we need even more rights taken away to prevent the next one." Rinse and repeat until we mirror Australia. This is why compromising in any way is no longer an option.
Posted on 6/22/22 at 1:36 pm to KAGTASTIC
What infuriates me the most is that I've been concerned about what the dems would push thru between NOV and JAN if the red wave really comes. But now POSs like this guy is completely ruining the momentum the Right has going into NOV. He is also saying he wants to tackle Immigration next. He wants to take a run at the Speaker position, and wants to tackle Immigration when the DEMS are in charge?? Just baffling.
Apparently there are some little nuggets in there that are being spoken about that is going to really screw us. One being something about the way a private gun seller is changed to being a broker if they are consider to have making a non-specified amount of profit.
I can't wait for these white guilt cuck boomers to go away from the Right side. At least we know what we are getting from the dem versions.
Apparently there are some little nuggets in there that are being spoken about that is going to really screw us. One being something about the way a private gun seller is changed to being a broker if they are consider to have making a non-specified amount of profit.
I can't wait for these white guilt cuck boomers to go away from the Right side. At least we know what we are getting from the dem versions.
Posted on 6/22/22 at 1:37 pm to jp4lsu
quote:
As this legislation begins to take shape, my goal is to reach an agreement that can earn broad UNIPARTY support.
Posted on 6/22/22 at 1:39 pm to udtiger
quote:
does he understand what "adjudicated" means? Because a red flag law isn't that
Oh, you gotta read between the lines. He's saying that because you, a gun owner, are as outraged as he is, then you are fine with having your weapons confiscated based on the feewings of a pissed off wife, child, neighbor, or unknown citizen who claims they felt threatened. It's okay, really, because after you pay attorneys and miss work for court, if you win they'll return :BIGWINK: your confiscated weapons.
Posted on 6/22/22 at 1:44 pm to TigerTattle
Anyone who would be close to being threatened with these laws, probably already has a stash buried, so they will do absolutely nothing but chip away against law abiding people
This post was edited on 6/22/22 at 1:45 pm
Posted on 6/22/22 at 1:46 pm to KAGTASTIC
quote:Is he switching chambers?
(Cornyn?) wants to take a run at the Speaker position
Posted on 6/22/22 at 1:52 pm to AggieHank86
quote:
(Cornyn?) wants to take a run at the Speaker position
Is he switching chambers?
I'm sure you knew what I meant....the rumor is when/if the senate switches he is wanting to make a run at being Speaker, so why he is putting his mug out in front of stupid stuff.
Posted on 6/22/22 at 1:54 pm to jp4lsu
quote:Nope. You're committing the same error in the other direction. School shootings are simply not a problem of any size we should be concerned about. Schools continue to be the safest place for children to spend their days. There is no need whatsoever to turn them into quasi prisons just because some extremely rare outlying events happen from time to time. Don't be part of the problem.
But adding security measures to schools, adding security, arming teachers, could prevent a school shooting. How about lets focus on that.
ETA:To think of it another way, if a jumbo jet crashed in the US tomorrow, killing 250, the response should be precisely nothing.
This post was edited on 6/22/22 at 1:57 pm
Posted on 6/22/22 at 2:00 pm to jp4lsu
Basically the same from Cuck Cassidy,
Thank you for writing in your concerns regarding the bipartisan agreement in the aftermath of Uvalde, Texas. This is a very important topic and I appreciate hearing from you.
The group of bipartisan senators proposed commonsense legislation to protect America’s children, keep our schools safe, and reduce the threat of violence across our country. I joined these negotiations to ensure any agreement addressed illegal gun violence while upholding due process and protecting law-abiding Americans’ Second Amendment rights.
The bipartisan agreement increases needed mental health resources, improves school safety and support for students, and helps ensure dangerous criminals and those who are adjudicated as mentally ill can’t purchase weapons. The plan provides resources to states and tribes to create and administer laws that help ensure deadly weapons are kept out of the hands of people a court has determined to be a significant danger to themselves or others, consistent with state and federal due process and constitutional protections. The agreement does not support a federal mandate of Red Flag laws, and I do not support Red Flag laws that do not uphold strict due process. The legislation will allow states to decide whether or not to impose Red Flag Laws. The agreement ensures that if a state chooses to implement those laws, the state would need to preserve due process.
As a physician, I feel it is necessary to focus on expanding mental health resources for all Americans. For this reason, the bipartisan agreement provides funding for school-based mental health and supportive services, expands community mental health and suicide prevention programs, and invests in programs that increase access to telehealth services in youth and families in crisis.
I appreciate your perspective on this issue, and will certainly keep it in mind as Congress considers this bipartisan proposal. Your comments are helpful as I continue to seek a balance between protecting American citizens’ Second Amendment rights and promoting the best interests for the people of Louisiana.
I will continue to represent the views of my state and do so through hearing from constituents like you. Please continue to reach out, either by phone or by email, when you have another question or concern. You can reach my office in Washington DC at 202-224-5824 or submit an email at LINK .
Sincerely,
Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D.
Thank you for writing in your concerns regarding the bipartisan agreement in the aftermath of Uvalde, Texas. This is a very important topic and I appreciate hearing from you.
The group of bipartisan senators proposed commonsense legislation to protect America’s children, keep our schools safe, and reduce the threat of violence across our country. I joined these negotiations to ensure any agreement addressed illegal gun violence while upholding due process and protecting law-abiding Americans’ Second Amendment rights.
The bipartisan agreement increases needed mental health resources, improves school safety and support for students, and helps ensure dangerous criminals and those who are adjudicated as mentally ill can’t purchase weapons. The plan provides resources to states and tribes to create and administer laws that help ensure deadly weapons are kept out of the hands of people a court has determined to be a significant danger to themselves or others, consistent with state and federal due process and constitutional protections. The agreement does not support a federal mandate of Red Flag laws, and I do not support Red Flag laws that do not uphold strict due process. The legislation will allow states to decide whether or not to impose Red Flag Laws. The agreement ensures that if a state chooses to implement those laws, the state would need to preserve due process.
As a physician, I feel it is necessary to focus on expanding mental health resources for all Americans. For this reason, the bipartisan agreement provides funding for school-based mental health and supportive services, expands community mental health and suicide prevention programs, and invests in programs that increase access to telehealth services in youth and families in crisis.
I appreciate your perspective on this issue, and will certainly keep it in mind as Congress considers this bipartisan proposal. Your comments are helpful as I continue to seek a balance between protecting American citizens’ Second Amendment rights and promoting the best interests for the people of Louisiana.
I will continue to represent the views of my state and do so through hearing from constituents like you. Please continue to reach out, either by phone or by email, when you have another question or concern. You can reach my office in Washington DC at 202-224-5824 or submit an email at LINK .
Sincerely,
Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D.
Posted on 6/22/22 at 2:00 pm to Big Scrub TX
I’ve messaged him and called to express my opposition to red flag laws. The rest of the legislation is feel good crap they normally pass.
Very disappointed in a guy I voted for 3 times.
Very disappointed in a guy I voted for 3 times.
Posted on 6/22/22 at 2:03 pm to jp4lsu
I asked Tubberville a week ago how this would fix the issue and how he planned to vote. He responded with an explanation on why sending 40B to ukraine was the right thing in the long run to do.
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