Scott To Host Roundtable On Gun Violence Prevention
July 3, 2019
Press Release
NEWPORT NEWS, VA – MONDAY, July 8th, Congressman Bobby Scott (VA-03) will host a roundtable to discuss the epidemic of gun violence. Mass shootings have taken place in Virginia Beach, Chesapeake and Buckroe Beach this summer. Congressman Scott will confer with elected officials, gun violence experts, and other community stakeholders. This roundtable will also be in advance of the special session of the General Assembly that Governor Northam has called to discuss evidence-based solutions to stemming gun violence. The roundtable will explore what experts have recommended, what the U.S. House of Representatives has done, and what can be done in Virginia.
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WHO: |
Congressman Bobby Scott (VA-03) State Senator Mamie Locke (SD-02) Delegate Marcia Price (HD-95) Delegate Jeion Ward (HD-92) Steve Drew, Newport News Chief of Police Gabriel Morgan, Newport News Sherriff Mahronda Echols, City of Newport News Kristen Pine, YWCA of Hampton Roads Bobby Kipper, National Center for Prevention of Community Violence David Chipman, Giffords Courage to Fight Gun Violence Lori Haas, Coalition to Stop Gun Violence Ruth Winters, Moms Demand Action Hal Smith, Boys & Girls Club Molly Gill, Families Against Mandatory Minimums Andrew Gordon, Public Defender’s Office
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WHAT: |
Roundtable on Gun Violence Prevention
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An Achievable Dream Middle/High School 5720 Marshall Avenue Newport News, VA 23605
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WHEN: |
MONDAY, July 8, 2019 at 10:00 a.m.
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RSVP: Press interested in attending should email Austin Barbera at austin.barbera@mail.house.gov
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