113th Congress
February 13, 2013
A special weeklong examination of gun violence, gun ownership and gun legislation. NBC News journalists will report across "NBC Nightly News," "TODAY," MSNBC,CNBC, NBCNews.com, and more. The conversation will also extend across NBC News and MSNBC's social media platforms using the hashtag #GunsInUSA.
A congressman who is a gun enthusiast is trying to find some common ground with gun-control advocates on the issue.
A congressman who is a gun enthusiast is trying to find some common ground with gun-control advocates on the issue.
February 12, 2013
U.S. Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-05) released the following statement in response to the State of the Union.
“The state of our union is getting stronger, but we have more work to do. Whether it's creating jobs, getting our fiscal house in order, fixing our broken immigration system, or putting policies in place that respect the Second Amendment while also reducing gun violence, our nation faces big challenges. We won't overcome these challenges as Democrats versus Republicans - we must meet them together as Americans.
“The state of our union is getting stronger, but we have more work to do. Whether it's creating jobs, getting our fiscal house in order, fixing our broken immigration system, or putting policies in place that respect the Second Amendment while also reducing gun violence, our nation faces big challenges. We won't overcome these challenges as Democrats versus Republicans - we must meet them together as Americans.
February 12, 2013
House Gun Violence Prevention Task Force Chair Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-05) today released a letter signed by more than 50 constitutional law experts written and organized by leading members of the American Constitution Society (ACS) and a memo commissioned by the Center for American Progress (CAP) and the Law Center to Prevent Gun Violence, (LCPGV) which each highlight that laws aimed at reducing gun violence and respect for the Second Amendment are not mutually exclusive.
February 12, 2013
Imagine if it were the Transportation Security Administration's policy to let four out of 10 people bypass security at the airport. And imagine if TSA let passengers choose whether they'd go through security. Federal law prohibits this because if it didn't, criminals, terrorists and others who are intent to do harm would easily slip through the cracks and board any plane they wanted.
February 12, 2013
Congressman comments on Obama's State of the Union message.
U.S. Rep. Mike Thompson, D-St. Helena, said he backed President's Obama's priorities in Tuesday night's State of the Union address -- particularly the President's focus on Democrats and Republicans working together to put the needs of the country first, before partisan politics.
“The state of our union is getting stronger, but we have more work to do," Thompson said, echoing Obama's words.
February 12, 2013
House Gun Violence Prevention Task Force Chair Rep. Mike Thompson on Tuesday released documents from constitutional experts and groups seeking to prevent gun violence that highlight that laws aimed at reducing gun violence and respect for the Second Amendment are not mutually exclusive.
The documents were released in advance of Tuesday's Senate Judiciary Subcommittee hearing on the constitutionality of gun violence prevention legislation.
The documents were released in advance of Tuesday's Senate Judiciary Subcommittee hearing on the constitutionality of gun violence prevention legislation.
February 12, 2013
House Gun Violence Prevention Task Force Chair Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-05) today released a letter signed by more than 50 constitutional law experts which says that laws aimed at reducing gun violence and respect for the Second Amendment are not mutually exclusive.
The document is being released in conjunction today's Senate Judiciary Subcommittee hearing on the constitutionality of gun violence prevention legislation.
The document is being released in conjunction today's Senate Judiciary Subcommittee hearing on the constitutionality of gun violence prevention legislation.
February 12, 2013
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Congressman Mike Thompson (D-St. Helena) announced he would host the brother of a recent murder-suicide victim as his guest at Tuesday's State of the Union.
Elvin Daniel of McHenry, Ill. is a National Rifle Association (NRA) member who has dedicated himself to helping victims of gun violence since his sister was shot and killed at a salon outside Milwaukee, Wis. in October.
Zina Daniel Haughton and two others were reportedly killed by her estranged husband, Radcliffe Haughton, who later turned the gun on himself. Four others were injured in the shooting.
Elvin Daniel of McHenry, Ill. is a National Rifle Association (NRA) member who has dedicated himself to helping victims of gun violence since his sister was shot and killed at a salon outside Milwaukee, Wis. in October.
Zina Daniel Haughton and two others were reportedly killed by her estranged husband, Radcliffe Haughton, who later turned the gun on himself. Four others were injured in the shooting.
February 12, 2013
Congressman Mike Thompson (CA-05) will host a community discussion on concussion identification and prevention. The meeting will be on Wednesday, February 20th. More than 3.8 million sports and recreation-related concussions occur in the U.S. each year. Concussions and head injuries are happening with greater frequency each year across all sports. At this meeting, athletes, parents and coaches will have the opportunity to speak with experts about how to recognize a possible concussion, how to prevent serious head injuries, and how to respond to head injuries when they occur.
February 11, 2013
U.S. Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-05) today announced that he will host Elvin Daniel of McHenry, Illinois as his guest at the State of the Union on Tuesday night. Elvin's sister, Zina Daniel, was shot and killed by her husband inside the Azana Salon and Spa in Brookfield, Wisconsin. Two others were killed and four were injured in the shooting. Since Zina's murder, Elvin has dedicated himself to helping other victims of gun violence. Elvin is a member of the National Rifle Association (NRA).