Brady Newsletter February 12, 2019

We’re a Step Closer to Passing HR8 and Closing the Loopholes in Background Checks [This week in Brady News]( View this email as a [webpage]( Survivors and Advocates Pack the Room at the House Judiciary Committee Hearing On Wednesday, February 6, the House Judiciary Committee held its first hearing on gun violence prevention in eight years. Brady was represented by two incredible people who have turned their personal tragedies into action. Team ENOUGH Executive Council Member Aalayah Eastmond testified about her experience at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School a year ago. Brady board member and shooting gunshot wound survivor Dr. Joe Sakran testified about the public health crisis of gun violence in our country — and how Congressional action can help bring an end to this epidemic. Watch Aalayah’s and Joe’s moving testimonies. [Aalayah Eastmond Testimony] [Aalayah Eastmond]( [Dr. Joe Sakran Testimony] [Dr. Joe Sakran]( --------------------------------------------------------------- We Helped Usher in a Victory for Victims and Survivors of Sutherland Springs, Texas Brady’s legal team secured a victory for victims and survivors of the 2017 Sutherland Springs church shooting. Brady represented survivors who sued the gun dealer that sold the killer his AR-15 assault rifle and 30 round magazines. The TX district judge ruled in favor of Brady, and the case will move forward. [Learn more about the lawsuit](. --------------------------------------------------------------- We’re a Step Closer to Passing HR8 and Closing the Loopholes in Background Checks Last week, Brady hosted a diverse group of partners committed to working together to pass HR8 and S42, with more than 25 representatives from groups spanning law enforcement, unions, teaching, faith, social work, government, and child advocacy sectors. Brady also sent a letter in support of HR8/S42 to every member of Congress prior to Wednesday’s HR8 hearing, with over 30 national groups signing on. Four members of Congress decided to support HR8 shortly after receiving the letter. [ACT NOW! Call your elected officials and urge them to pass HR8.]( --------------------------------------------------------------- Our “End Family Fire” Campaign is Nominated for a #ShortyAward — Vote Now! Our national PSA campaign, launched in August, is nominated for a #ShortAwardy for social media. It’s also eligible for the Shorty Audience Honor — which is determined by YOU! Please take a moment to create an account and vote now. Pro-tip: Users can vote once a day until through midnight on February 21. [Vote now for Brady’s entry!]( [End Family Fire]( --------------------------------------------------------------- GVP Heroes of the Week We’re moved by Aalayah Eastmond and Dr. Joseph Sakran’s powerful testimonies before the House Judiciary last week. [Send them a tweet thanking them for their courage and dedication in the fight to end gun violence.]( --------------------------------------------------------------- Brady in the News: Must Reads [One Deadly Mass Shooting After Another in a Violent January — and Attacks Barely Registered Nationally]( New York Daily News, February 3 [Sutherland Springs families’ lawsuit against Academy moving forward]( Laredo Morning Times, February 4 [House Democrats Start Push for New Gun Control Laws at Emotional Hearing]( San Francisco Chronicle, February 6 [Pelosi Says Threats Outlined by Trump Left out Gun Violence]( Roll Call, February 6 [The Federal Government Isn’t Funding Gun-violence Research. Should the District?]( Washington Post, February 6 [Bump Stocks Will Soon Be Illegal, But That's Not Stopping Sales]( NPR, February 4 Quote of the Week “[Parents] whose children have been shot and killed suffer the loss of their sons and daughters every day. We owe it to each one to do everything in our power to stop the flow of crime guns once and for all and address the epidemic of gun violence. It’s in our hands.” — Brady President Kris Brown in [The Washington Post]( [Tweet this quote.]( Follow Brady on Social Media: [Follow us on Facebook]( [Follow us on Twitter]( [Follow us on Instagram]( Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence 840 First Street, NE Suite 400 Washington, DC 20002 United States Our work is made possible by supporters like you. Please consider making a gift today. [DONATE]( If you believe you received this message in error or wish to no longer receive email from us, please [unsubscribe](