Rep. Cuellar’s Fix NICS Act Reported to be a Success
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Rep. Cuellar’s Fix NICS Act Reported to be a Success
Justice Department says bipartisan legislation reduced number of illegal gun purchases
Washington, D.C.– Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) issued the following statement on the Justice Department’s Fix NICS Act reported impact. Their study shows the bipartisan legislation, introduced by Congressman Cuellar and Senator John Cornyn (R-TX), which passed in March, 2018, has reduced the number of firearm purchases by unlawful individuals.
”Following the tragic shooting in Sutherland Springs, I was determined to work towards strengthening our existing gun laws and reducing the number of firearms purchased without a proper background check,” Congressman Cuellar said. “In the year the Fix NICS Act has been in effect, NICS records have strengthened and Firearm Retrieval Referrals have declined, effectively diminishing the number of dangerous individuals who will harm themselves and others.
This law proves that bipartisan, common sense legislation can produce effective results and save American lives. I will continue to working across party lines to create real change for the American people. I want to thank Senator Cornyn for his leadership on this issue.”
