Following the tragic attack in Orlando this weekend, the U.S. House of Representatives voted for the 12th time today on commonsense, bipartisan legislation to close the dangerous loophole that allows suspected terrorists to purchase firearms.
But once again, Congressman Todd Young shamefully joined with his right-wing and blocked the “No Fly, No Buy” bill. Young has previously voted 11 times to block legislation to close this loophole.
“After the tragedy in Orlando, our representatives should be doing all they can to make our communities safer and prevent future attacks, but instead, Congressman Young once again put party politics ahead of Hoosiers’ safety, and refused to even consider a bipartisan bill that would keep guns out of the hands of suspected terrorists. Congressman Young’s continued partisan obstructionism is indefensible and he owes Hoosiers an explanation for his refusal to take action on commonsense gun safety measures”—DSCC spokesperson Sam Lau
