CEOs face aggressive questioning from lawmakers about their companies’ responsibility for recent attacks
, tearfully pleaded with the gun companies to enact change in the face of so many families’ devastation.
“These acts are committed by murderers,” said Daniel, whose company sold the assault weapon used in the Uvalde shooting. “The murderers are responsible.” Republicans on the committee echoed the executives’ argument, accusing Democrats of demonizing gun manufacturers while promoting “soft on crime” policies.
Several House Democrats have indicated they do not support the ban, and the speaker, Nancy Pelosi, can only afford to lose four votes if every Republican opposes the bill. The House Democratic caucus chair, Hakeem Jeffries, expressed confidence that the ban would ultimately pass, although the timing of a final vote has not yet been set.
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