Va House Democrats file several gun control bills and Petersen's drug affordability board bill advances
Legislation to establish a prescription drug advisory board advanced in the state Senate Monday.
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The rundown
Legislation to establish a prescription drug advisory board advanced in the state Senate.
Virginia House Democrats have filed several pieces of gun control bills for the legislative session currently taking place.
House Democrats drop several pieces of gun control legislation
Virginia House Democrats have filed several pieces of gun control bills for the legislative session currently taking place.
“Gun violence impacts all of our communities – urban communities and rural communities; white, Black, and Latino communities. It impacts kids and adults, impacts us in our schools and in our homes,” House Democratic Leader Don Scott said Monday. “Make no mistake: This is an epidemic harming all of us. And gun violence is entirely preventable. So, we can’t wait. Virginia can’t wait. Our constituents can’t wait.”
Republicans have a 52-48 majority in the House and will likely kill every gun control bill put forth by the Democrats.
Below is the full list of gun violence prevention legislation filed by Democrats so far this session: