Crapo opposes firearms package
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Saturday, April 13 |
On Thursday, the U.S. Senate voted 68-31 to move
a firearms package to the floor for debate.
Idaho Senator Mike Crapo joined several
colleagues in voting against the legislation,
finding that it further restricts the Second
Amendment rights of law-abiding Idahoans.
Last week, Crapo joined 13 other Republican
Senators in sending a letter to Senate Majority
Leader Harry Reid (D-Nevada), stating that he
would “oppose the motion to proceed to any
legislation that will serve as a vehicle for any
additional gun restrictions.” Crapo and other
senators forced Leader Reid to file cloture in
order to move the bill to the floor for debate.
“I adhere to my firm belief that the federal
government cannot deny a law-abiding citizen his
or her Second Amendment right,” said Crapo.
“Current gun laws simply need to be enforced,
rather than implementing a sweeping gun control
package that will further hinder a citizen’s
ability to own and operate a firearm. Additional
gun control will not reduce violence and mass
shootings in this country. Safeguarding the
public should begin with enforcing and
perfecting current laws while improving our
mental health standards and addressing our
culture of violence. ”
The firearms package will be debated on the
Senate floor for the remainder of the week and
will continue into the following weeks. It is
expected that Senators will have the opportunity
to debate and amend the bill before a vote on
final passage. |
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