Gun Safety
January 5, 2016
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Robert C. “Bobby” Scott (VA-03), a vice chair of the House Democratic Gun Violence Prevention Taskforce, released the following statement on President Obama’s executive actions on gun violence prevention. Congressman Scott and other members of the task force met with the President yesterday afternoon to discuss these proposals and attended the announcement at the White House today.
“I commend the President for taking action to help reduce and prevent gun violence in light of the current congressional leadership’s refusal to responsibly address this epidemic. These executive actions will ensure stronger enforcement of current laws, will reduce the number of lives lost to gun violence and will make our communities safer.
Issues:Gun Safety
January 3, 2016
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Tomorrow, Congressman Robert C. “Bobby” Scott (VA-03) will join other members of the House Democratic Gun Violence Prevention Task Force for a meeting with the President at the White House to discuss the Administration’s plans to reduce gun violence. Congressman Scott, a vice chair of the House Democratic Gun Violence Prevention Task Force, issued the following statement ahead of Monday afternoon’s meeting with the President:
“Washington has a moral obligation to do something to address our nation’s gun violence epidemic. With the current leadership in Congress paralyzed to even consider bipartisan, evidence-based legislation to curb gun violence and close loopholes in the law, I am interested in learning more about the President’s proposed executive actions to address this issue and offering my own suggestions.
Issues:Gun Safety
December 3, 2015
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Robert C. "Bobby" Scott (VA-03) issued the following statement on the mass shooting in San Bernardino, California:
“My thoughts and prayers are with the families of the victims and the survivors of yesterday’s horrific mass shooting in California. While information about the shooters and their motive is still not entirely clear, Congress has a moral obligation to do something to address our nation’s gun violence epidemic.
“These tragedies have become far too common in our country and Congress must review every available proposal to determine what steps can be taken to reduce future incidences of gun violence. Obviously one single approach to ending gun violence will not be effective.
Issues:Gun Safety
December 9, 2013
Mr. SCOTT of Virginia. Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of H.R. 3626, which will extend by 10 years the authorization of the Undetectable Firearms Act, a statute which is in effect through December 9 of this year.
Issues:Gun Safety
February 7, 2013
WASHINGTON, DC Today, Congressman Robert C. "Bobby" Scott (VA-03) joined House Gun Violence Prevention Task Force Chairman Mike Thompson (CA-05) in announcing the release of the Task Force's comprehe...
Issues:Gun Safety
January 23, 2013
WASHINGTON, DC Today, Representative Robert C. "Bobby" Scott (VA-03) introduced the Center to Advance Monitor and Preserve University Security (CAMPUS) Safety Act, a bill to create a National Center ...
Issues:EducationGun Safety
January 18, 2013
WASHINGTON, DC Congressman Robert C. "Bobby" Scott, a vice chair of the House Democratic Gun Violence Prevention Task Force, announced today that he will co-host a Youth Violence Prevention Summit, a...
Issues:Youth PROMISE ActGun Safety
January 17, 2013
WASHINGTON, DC Congressman Robert C. "Bobby" Scott (D-VA), a vice chair of the House Democratic Gun Violence Prevention Task Force, issued the following statement on the President's plan to reduce gu...
Issues:Gun Safety
January 4, 2013
WASHINGTON, DC Today, Congressman Robert C. "Bobby" Scott (D-VA) was appointed a vice chair of a congressional Gun Violence Prevention Task Force by its chair, Congressman Mike Thompson (D-CA). ...
Issues:Gun Safety
December 14, 2012
NEWPORT NEWS, VA Congressman Robert C. "Bobby" Scott, Ranking Democratic Member of the House Judiciary Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism and Homeland Security, issued the following statement on the sh...
Issues:Gun Safety