We just ended a 30-year hiatus on gun violence prevention legislation

PLUS: Team ENOUGH Applications + Sen. Chris Murphy {NAME}, So much has happened [in the last 48 hours]( The Supreme Court delivered a deadly ruling that, put bluntly, will result in more Americans dying of gun violence. The very same day, the Senate passed the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act — historic gun violence prevention legislation that is now on its way to President Biden’s desk. It’s a lot to take in. But my mind keeps going back to one thing: Jim and Sarah Brady. Let me tell you why. In March 1981, Jim was just two months into his dream role as White House Press Secretary when he was shot in the head as a gunman tried to assassinate President Reagan. He spent the rest of his life recovering — and fighting to strengthen our nation’s gun laws. He and and his wife, Sarah, spent years lobbying Congress on both sides of the aisle for the landmark Brady Bill, which ultimately passed Congress in 1993 with unanimous, bipartisan support. Jim and Sarah’s legacy — which we at Brady continue today — is that they refused to believe that preventing gun violence is a “partisan” issue. They were gun owners and longtime Republicans. They understood that passing sensible gun laws isn't about politics; it’s about saving lives. Our namesake Brady Bill was the last major gun violence prevention law — until now. Like the Brady Background Check System has done for nearly 30 years now, the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act will save countless lives. This I believe: We can truly save lives if we remember Jim and Sarah Brady's legacy to find the common ground in common-sense solutions. Jim and Sarah knew that if we want to have the best solutions, they need to come from all sides. But they also knew that we don’t have to take no for an answer. That we can — and should — name names, make noise, and make those in power uncomfortable. That we must fight for our lives. The Brady Bill took six votes over seven years and three presidencies to become law. But even despite suffering major health setbacks, Jim never gave up in the fight for a safer future for all Americans. He knew it was possible. It’s that persistence and steadfast determination that helps me believe in what we can achieve as a country — even as the heavy cloud of the reckless Supreme Court ruling hangs over us. So, please, {NAME}, as President Biden prepares to sign the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act into law and end a 30-year hiatus on legislative action to prevent violence, I hope you will take a moment to celebrate all that we have accomplished together. [If you’d like to sustain this incredible momentum, especially in the face of the deadly Supreme Court decision, please make a donation to Brady today. Together, we are saving lives and creating a safer America for us all It’s in our hands.]( [CHIP IN TO HONOR JIM & SARAH'S LEGACY ]( Thank you, Kris Brown Brady President   Team ENOUGH Executive Council Applications Are OPEN We just opened applications for the [Team ENOUGH Executive Council]( The Team ENOUGH Executive Council is comprised of young people with proven skills in organizing, advocacy, and policymaking, who shape Team ENOUGH’s programs, goals, and strategic vision to end gun violence in America. Members of the Team ENOUGH Executive Council will have the unique opportunity to help elevate the voices of young activists — particularly those that are unheard — through one-of-a-kind programs and platforms, like our national Team ENOUGH Lobbying Collective and speaking on behalf of Team ENOUGH on national platforms to create real change. Do you know a young person (ages 13-26) looking to take on a new leadership opportunity? Please encourage them to apply today! 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Chris Murphy for spearheading the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act in the Senate — the first bipartisan gun violence prevention bill to pass the Senate in nearly 30 years. Sen. Murphy (CT) has long championed gun violence prevention legislation. And finally, this week, Sen. Murphy’s tireless efforts paid off as the Senate passed the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act — or what will be the strongest gun violence prevention law since our namesakes, Jim and Sarah Brady, passed the Brady Bill in 1993. We at Brady thank Sen. Murphy for all he has done for the gun violence prevention movement, including for survivors and their families. We would not be at this historic moment if it were not for his fierce and tireless dedication to our safety. We are proud to support and work alongside him in the fight to end gun violence. [THANK SEN. 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