Pramila Jayapal tweeted the following:
"An assault weapons ban would save hundreds of lives across our country.To anyone who says this will strip their right to defend themselves, I say that does not, should not, and can not supersede our right to live."Read on Twitter
Here are other recent tweets from Pramila Jayapal:
"Ten years ago today, 12 people were murdered and another 70 were injured at a movie theater in Aurora, Colorado.In their memory and honor, we must continue to take steps to end gun violence across this country."Read on Twitter
"What happened to my family was not a coincidence. It was the result of years of the former President working hand in hand with white supremacist groups.Racism and xenophobia have been allowed to run rampant. We cannot stand for it any longer."Read on Twitter
"Temperatures are up to 115 in parts of the country Climate change is amplifying and extending record-breaking heatwaves. Climate action cannot wait any longer."Read on Twitter