Yesterday in King of Prussia, Rep. Tim Briggs (D,HD-149) hosted a House Democratic Policy Committee public hearing on gun safety legislation. Briggs is seeking support for H.B.-525 (An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in minors, providing for the offense of access to firearms by minors; and imposing penalties.), H.B. 673 ( An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in firearms and other dangerous articles, further providing for sale or transfer of firearms) and H.B 1288 ( An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in firearms and other dangerous articles, providing for report of theft or loss of firearm).
Madeleine Dean Testimony
U.S. Rep. Madeleine Dean, (D, PA-4) who represents more than half of Lower Merion, testified at yesterday’s hearing. According to Briggs’ legislatative website, Dean said,” “America’s gun violence epidemic claims more than 100 lives every day, and our communities have had enough. They know that the safety of our families, friends and neighbors is on the line – and that it’s time to implement common-sense gun safety legislation,” Dean said. “It’s simple: these bills will save lives. Thank you to Representative Briggs and the Policy Committee for shedding light on these issues – and know that Democrats in Congress will continue to advance similar legislation.”
Yesterday Dean wrote a guest editorial in PoliticsPA in which she called for the Senate to take up H.R. 8, universal background check legislation, and H.R. 1112, closing the Charleston Loophole.
Dean Townhall on Gun Violence Tomorrow Night
Tomorrow night in Norristown, Dean will be holding a Town Hall About Gun Violence. According a Dean staff member in Norristown, Norristown Police Chief Mark Talbot will be on the panel. According to another staff member at the Glenside office, CeaseFirePa Executive Director Shira Goodman is also going to be on the panel. It is not known if any Gun Rights advocates will be on the panel, but they are expected to be in attendance. [Update – Rep. Matt Bradford (D, HR-70) is also on the panel.]
