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On Wednesday, Gun Violence Prevention Task Force Chair Mike Thompson (CA-04), Rep. Dina Titus (NV-01), and Rep. Dan Kildee (MI-08) held a press conference marking the Gun Violence Prevention Task Force’s new action to help ban bump stocks.
On Tuesday morning, Rep. Titus filed a discharge petition for the Closing the Bump Stock Loophole Act (H.R. 396).
“Bump stocks drastically increase a weapon’s ability to kill. With the addition of a bump stock, semi-automatic weapons function like machine guns,” said Thompson. “The previous federal ban on bump stocks was put in place by a Republican administration and upheld by a Democratic one — because keeping our communities safe isn’t a partisan issue. Now that the Supreme Court has wrongfully struck down this commonsense protection, I’m urging my Republican colleagues to work with us to pass Rep. Titus’ Closing the Bump Stock Loophole Act to ban these deadly devices for good.”
“After my repeated attempts urging Republican leadership to bring this legislation for a vote, this petition is the necessary next step to enacting a permanent, federal ban on bump stocks,” said Rep. Titus. “The act of gun violence in Las Vegas on October 1, 2017 became a renewed reality when the Supreme Court wrongfully gutted the federal bump stock ban that had been in place since 2019. I won’t stop fighting until we see these devices banned once and for all.”
“After the Supreme Court’s dangerous and misguided decision to allow bump stocks to remain on America’s streets, it’s more important than ever for Congress to act on common sense gun control legislation. Bump stocks, which turn firearms into fully automatic machine guns, have no place in our communities. I’m urging House Republicans to take up our bipartisan bill to close the bump stock loophole once-and-for-all and protect our communities from senseless gun violence,” said Rep. Kildee.
H.R. 396 would subject bump stocks to regulation under federal firearms laws. Specifically, the bill adds bump stocks to the list of firearms subject to regulation (e.g., registration and licensing requirements) under the National Firearms Act.
Additionally, it includes bump stocks in the list of firearms subject to regulation (e.g., background check requirements) under the Gun Control Act of 1968.
Gun safety advocates also expressed support for the Task Force’s action to advance H.R. 396.
“Guns outfitted with bump stocks fire like machine guns and they kill like machine guns—and now that the Supreme Court has decided to put these deadly devices back on the market, Congress needs to take action. We applaud Congresswoman Titus and the Gun Violence Prevention Task Force for championing this lifesaving legislation, which would prevent potential mass shooters from being able to wreak havoc with a single pull of the trigger,” said John Feinblatt, president of Everytown for Gun Safety.
“With the U.S. Supreme Court decision in Garland v. Cargill, bump stocks — accessories that turn semi-automatic weapons into the functional equivalent of machine guns — are now back in civilian hands. This was a devastating decision for communities across America. Bump stocks were used in the deadliest mass shooting in modern history. In 2017, a gunman used firearms equipped with bump stocks to fire more than 1,000 bullets, kill 60 people, and wound hundreds of others at the Route 91 Harvest Festival. We cannot let this happen again. Brady applauds Rep. Dina Titus’ discharge petition on the 'Closing the Bump Stock Loophole Act' and we implore all members of Congress to support the petition and bring it to a vote to protect the communities that they serve from gun violence,” said Mark Collins, director of Federal Policy, Brady.
“We commend Rep. Titus and the Gun Violence Prevention Task Force for taking this step to expedite a vote to ban bump stocks. Bump stocks essentially turn semi-automatic guns into machineguns. With the Supreme Court's disastrous ruling to overturn the ATF ban on these dangerous devices, it is incumbent upon Congress to act now. We urge all members of Congress to support Rep. Titus’s bill and the petition to bring it before the House of Representatives for a vote. Lives are on the line,” said Emma Brown, GIFFORDS executive director.
“Bump stocks turn an already deadly weapon into an exponentially more efficient weapon of terror and mass destruction. You can kill dozens of people within minutes with a bump stock. Even Trump’s DOJ agreed, when they banned them in 2017,” said Elena Perez, a senior policy associate at March For Our Lives. “With the Supreme Court undoing that Trump-era ban, and the US Senate failing to take action, it’s time for the House to ban these dangerous attachments. The fact is, there will be another mass shooting, and thanks to legalized bump stocks there is a good chance it will be exponentially deadlier. Congress must do its job and listen to the 80% of Americans who support a ban, and pass this discharge petition.”
On June 14, 2024, the Supreme Court overturned a years-long federal bump stock ban previously enacted by a Republican Administration, making these dangerous devices legal for civilian use in states that do not currently have state-level bans.
Bump stocks affix to assault rifles and generate automatic fire similar to machineguns, allowing a shooter to fire at a rate of 400 to 800 rounds per minute.
These devices were used to carry out the Route 91 Festival shooting in Las Vegas, Nevada on October 1, 2017. This act of gun violence remains the deadliest mass shooting in our nation’s history, killing 58 individuals and injuring hundreds more in a matter of minutes.
A discharge petition is a rarely-used procedure by which a bill can be brought to the floor for a vote once it reaches 218 signatories. Rep. Thompson led the House’s most recent successful discharge petition in May of this year.
On Tuesday morning, Rep. Titus filed a discharge petition for the Closing the Bump Stock Loophole Act (H.R. 396).
“Bump stocks drastically increase a weapon’s ability to kill. With the addition of a bump stock, semi-automatic weapons function like machine guns,” said Thompson. “The previous federal ban on bump stocks was put in place by a Republican administration and upheld by a Democratic one — because keeping our communities safe isn’t a partisan issue. Now that the Supreme Court has wrongfully struck down this commonsense protection, I’m urging my Republican colleagues to work with us to pass Rep. Titus’ Closing the Bump Stock Loophole Act to ban these deadly devices for good.”
“After my repeated attempts urging Republican leadership to bring this legislation for a vote, this petition is the necessary next step to enacting a permanent, federal ban on bump stocks,” said Rep. Titus. “The act of gun violence in Las Vegas on October 1, 2017 became a renewed reality when the Supreme Court wrongfully gutted the federal bump stock ban that had been in place since 2019. I won’t stop fighting until we see these devices banned once and for all.”
“After the Supreme Court’s dangerous and misguided decision to allow bump stocks to remain on America’s streets, it’s more important than ever for Congress to act on common sense gun control legislation. Bump stocks, which turn firearms into fully automatic machine guns, have no place in our communities. I’m urging House Republicans to take up our bipartisan bill to close the bump stock loophole once-and-for-all and protect our communities from senseless gun violence,” said Rep. Kildee.
H.R. 396 would subject bump stocks to regulation under federal firearms laws. Specifically, the bill adds bump stocks to the list of firearms subject to regulation (e.g., registration and licensing requirements) under the National Firearms Act.
Additionally, it includes bump stocks in the list of firearms subject to regulation (e.g., background check requirements) under the Gun Control Act of 1968.
Gun safety advocates also expressed support for the Task Force’s action to advance H.R. 396.
“Guns outfitted with bump stocks fire like machine guns and they kill like machine guns—and now that the Supreme Court has decided to put these deadly devices back on the market, Congress needs to take action. We applaud Congresswoman Titus and the Gun Violence Prevention Task Force for championing this lifesaving legislation, which would prevent potential mass shooters from being able to wreak havoc with a single pull of the trigger,” said John Feinblatt, president of Everytown for Gun Safety.
“With the U.S. Supreme Court decision in Garland v. Cargill, bump stocks — accessories that turn semi-automatic weapons into the functional equivalent of machine guns — are now back in civilian hands. This was a devastating decision for communities across America. Bump stocks were used in the deadliest mass shooting in modern history. In 2017, a gunman used firearms equipped with bump stocks to fire more than 1,000 bullets, kill 60 people, and wound hundreds of others at the Route 91 Harvest Festival. We cannot let this happen again. Brady applauds Rep. Dina Titus’ discharge petition on the 'Closing the Bump Stock Loophole Act' and we implore all members of Congress to support the petition and bring it to a vote to protect the communities that they serve from gun violence,” said Mark Collins, director of Federal Policy, Brady.
“We commend Rep. Titus and the Gun Violence Prevention Task Force for taking this step to expedite a vote to ban bump stocks. Bump stocks essentially turn semi-automatic guns into machineguns. With the Supreme Court's disastrous ruling to overturn the ATF ban on these dangerous devices, it is incumbent upon Congress to act now. We urge all members of Congress to support Rep. Titus’s bill and the petition to bring it before the House of Representatives for a vote. Lives are on the line,” said Emma Brown, GIFFORDS executive director.
“Bump stocks turn an already deadly weapon into an exponentially more efficient weapon of terror and mass destruction. You can kill dozens of people within minutes with a bump stock. Even Trump’s DOJ agreed, when they banned them in 2017,” said Elena Perez, a senior policy associate at March For Our Lives. “With the Supreme Court undoing that Trump-era ban, and the US Senate failing to take action, it’s time for the House to ban these dangerous attachments. The fact is, there will be another mass shooting, and thanks to legalized bump stocks there is a good chance it will be exponentially deadlier. Congress must do its job and listen to the 80% of Americans who support a ban, and pass this discharge petition.”
On June 14, 2024, the Supreme Court overturned a years-long federal bump stock ban previously enacted by a Republican Administration, making these dangerous devices legal for civilian use in states that do not currently have state-level bans.
Bump stocks affix to assault rifles and generate automatic fire similar to machineguns, allowing a shooter to fire at a rate of 400 to 800 rounds per minute.
These devices were used to carry out the Route 91 Festival shooting in Las Vegas, Nevada on October 1, 2017. This act of gun violence remains the deadliest mass shooting in our nation’s history, killing 58 individuals and injuring hundreds more in a matter of minutes.
A discharge petition is a rarely-used procedure by which a bill can be brought to the floor for a vote once it reaches 218 signatories. Rep. Thompson led the House’s most recent successful discharge petition in May of this year.
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As the new school year approaches, the California Department of Public Health, or CDPH, urges children, teens, and adults to get recommended and required vaccines.
“School immunization requirements and recommended vaccines help protect the health of our children, teens and communities,” said Dr. Tomás J. Aragón, CDPH director and State Public Health officer. “If you haven't done so already, talk with your doctor about immunizations for your child. And if your child needs to get immunized, schedule your appointment soon, well before the school year begins.”
California law requires students to receive age-specific immunizations in order to attend public and private elementary and secondary schools as well as licensed childcare centers.
Schools and licensed childcare centers are required to enforce immunization requirements, maintain immunization records of all children enrolled, and report children’s immunization status to CDPH.
Families can visit CDPH’s ShotsforSchool and Don’t Wait – Vaccinate! webpages for information on immunization laws and required vaccinations for students in California.
It is also recommended that children and adolescents are vaccinated against additional vaccine-preventable diseases, including human papillomavirus (HPV), a common infection which can slowly and silently lead to cancer. HPV vaccination is recommended starting at age 9 years to help protect against cancers caused by HPV infection. Many teens in California have not yet been vaccinated against HPV and lack other vital vaccines.
Families who are facing difficulties getting immunizations before the start of school can contact their local health department for help in finding a place to get immunized.
Under the Affordable Care Act, most health plans are required to cover vaccines recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and to not charge a deductible or copayment.
Children without insurance coverage qualify for the Vaccines for Children Program, which provides no-cost vaccines for eligible children.
“School immunization requirements and recommended vaccines help protect the health of our children, teens and communities,” said Dr. Tomás J. Aragón, CDPH director and State Public Health officer. “If you haven't done so already, talk with your doctor about immunizations for your child. And if your child needs to get immunized, schedule your appointment soon, well before the school year begins.”
California law requires students to receive age-specific immunizations in order to attend public and private elementary and secondary schools as well as licensed childcare centers.
Schools and licensed childcare centers are required to enforce immunization requirements, maintain immunization records of all children enrolled, and report children’s immunization status to CDPH.
Families can visit CDPH’s ShotsforSchool and Don’t Wait – Vaccinate! webpages for information on immunization laws and required vaccinations for students in California.
It is also recommended that children and adolescents are vaccinated against additional vaccine-preventable diseases, including human papillomavirus (HPV), a common infection which can slowly and silently lead to cancer. HPV vaccination is recommended starting at age 9 years to help protect against cancers caused by HPV infection. Many teens in California have not yet been vaccinated against HPV and lack other vital vaccines.
Families who are facing difficulties getting immunizations before the start of school can contact their local health department for help in finding a place to get immunized.
Under the Affordable Care Act, most health plans are required to cover vaccines recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and to not charge a deductible or copayment.
Children without insurance coverage qualify for the Vaccines for Children Program, which provides no-cost vaccines for eligible children.
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LAKE COUNTY, Calif. — The Yuba Community College District Board of Trustees this week will consider an agreement that will provide a Lake County school district with additional space for programs during an upcoming construction project.
The board will meet in closed session at 3 p.m. Thursday, July 11, to be followed at 5 p.m. by the regular session at Yuba College, 2088 N. Beale Road, Building 300-Flavors, Marysville.
Members of the public can attend the meeting virtually through this Zoom link.
The Zoom Meeting ID is 892 1509 1087; the call-in number is 1-669-900-6833.
On the college board’s regular agenda is the memorandum of understanding between Yuba Community College District and the Konocti Unified School District.
The agreement establishes a partnership to provide, among other things, classroom space for Konocti Unified School District students and staff at the Lake County Campus of Woodland Community College, which is part of the larger Yuba Community College District.
“Konocti Unified School District and Yuba Community College District-Lake County Campus as part of Woodland Community College will partner to provide adult basic education, career and technical education, and professional development programs for adult learners. This partnership will include use of space at the Lake County Campus and shared resources,” the document states.
Konocti Unified Superintendent Dr. Becky Salato said the agreement arose as the district was seeking extra space during a construction project.
“We are modernizing our high school,” Salato said.
This summer, the district — which Salato said is experiencing a lot of growth in student numbers — is tearing down the main administration building and six classrooms at Lower Lake High School.
Salato said the administration building was incredibly old, and the classrooms at the back of it had been rebuilt repeatedly, but there was nothing more that could be done to bring them up to modern standards.
The project to modernize that building is covered by the district’s 2016 bond measure. Salato said it had been put off repeatedly but now is getting underway.
“It’s going to be absolutely beautiful when it’s done,” she said, explaining the new two story building will have classrooms on the top floor, administration on the bottom floor, with a student store, more safety measures and a totally different look.
“We’re going to be under construction for about a year and a half,” she said.
While that project is underway, Salato said the district needs additional classroom space. “I knew the college was not using all of their rooms,” she said.
Salato reached out to Dr. Lizette Navarette, the new Woodland Community College president, to discuss the idea.
At first, the college needed some convincing. However, the plan came together as Salato explained that she wants to locate the district’s independent study program there.
Those independent study students will then be encouraged to pursue dual enrollment with the college, Salato said.
She said the agreement and the use of the college campus is a great opportunity to streamline independent study students into a dual enrollment program.
The agreement will be in effect from June 24, 2024, to June 30, 2027.
The district will provide classrooms 901, 903, 904 and 905 at the campus, located on Dam Road Extension in Clearlake.
In exchange, Konocti Unified will pay $7,500 a year, which the agreement said Woodland Community College will invest into support for the partnership with Konocti Unified, including outreach and pathway development.
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The board will meet in closed session at 3 p.m. Thursday, July 11, to be followed at 5 p.m. by the regular session at Yuba College, 2088 N. Beale Road, Building 300-Flavors, Marysville.
Members of the public can attend the meeting virtually through this Zoom link.
The Zoom Meeting ID is 892 1509 1087; the call-in number is 1-669-900-6833.
On the college board’s regular agenda is the memorandum of understanding between Yuba Community College District and the Konocti Unified School District.
The agreement establishes a partnership to provide, among other things, classroom space for Konocti Unified School District students and staff at the Lake County Campus of Woodland Community College, which is part of the larger Yuba Community College District.
“Konocti Unified School District and Yuba Community College District-Lake County Campus as part of Woodland Community College will partner to provide adult basic education, career and technical education, and professional development programs for adult learners. This partnership will include use of space at the Lake County Campus and shared resources,” the document states.
Konocti Unified Superintendent Dr. Becky Salato said the agreement arose as the district was seeking extra space during a construction project.
“We are modernizing our high school,” Salato said.
This summer, the district — which Salato said is experiencing a lot of growth in student numbers — is tearing down the main administration building and six classrooms at Lower Lake High School.
Salato said the administration building was incredibly old, and the classrooms at the back of it had been rebuilt repeatedly, but there was nothing more that could be done to bring them up to modern standards.
The project to modernize that building is covered by the district’s 2016 bond measure. Salato said it had been put off repeatedly but now is getting underway.
“It’s going to be absolutely beautiful when it’s done,” she said, explaining the new two story building will have classrooms on the top floor, administration on the bottom floor, with a student store, more safety measures and a totally different look.
“We’re going to be under construction for about a year and a half,” she said.
While that project is underway, Salato said the district needs additional classroom space. “I knew the college was not using all of their rooms,” she said.
Salato reached out to Dr. Lizette Navarette, the new Woodland Community College president, to discuss the idea.
At first, the college needed some convincing. However, the plan came together as Salato explained that she wants to locate the district’s independent study program there.
Those independent study students will then be encouraged to pursue dual enrollment with the college, Salato said.
She said the agreement and the use of the college campus is a great opportunity to streamline independent study students into a dual enrollment program.
The agreement will be in effect from June 24, 2024, to June 30, 2027.
The district will provide classrooms 901, 903, 904 and 905 at the campus, located on Dam Road Extension in Clearlake.
In exchange, Konocti Unified will pay $7,500 a year, which the agreement said Woodland Community College will invest into support for the partnership with Konocti Unified, including outreach and pathway development.
Email Elizabeth Larson at
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LAKE COUNTY, Calif. — The Lake County Library Bookmobile will make a special stop at the Farmer’s Market at The Shannon Mercantile on Saturday, July 13.
The Bookmobile will be there from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The Mercantile is located at 4350 Thomas Dr., Lakeport.
The new Bookmobile has been sidelined by mechanical issues, which the library is working to resolve.
Unfortunately, some of these issues are still present, but the Bookmobile will be putting its best tire forward for this special event.
Even without full functionality the Bookmobile will be able to check books out to patrons, sign patrons up for the Summer Reading Program, issue library cards (including limited time, 50th Anniversary Library cards) and answer any questions about library services.
In honor of the event, there will also be signups for prizes printed by a 3-D printer. There will also be giveaways of unique bookmarks.
Come visit the Bookmobile at this special event to be included in the fun.
The Lake County Library Bookmobile’s purchase was supported, in part, with California State funds, administered by the California State Library.
An American Rescue Plan Act allocation from the Lake County Board of Supervisors also helped support the purchase.
To get the latest news on the Lake County Library, including updates on the bookmobile, visit the library online.
The Bookmobile will be there from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The Mercantile is located at 4350 Thomas Dr., Lakeport.
The new Bookmobile has been sidelined by mechanical issues, which the library is working to resolve.
Unfortunately, some of these issues are still present, but the Bookmobile will be putting its best tire forward for this special event.
Even without full functionality the Bookmobile will be able to check books out to patrons, sign patrons up for the Summer Reading Program, issue library cards (including limited time, 50th Anniversary Library cards) and answer any questions about library services.
In honor of the event, there will also be signups for prizes printed by a 3-D printer. There will also be giveaways of unique bookmarks.
Come visit the Bookmobile at this special event to be included in the fun.
The Lake County Library Bookmobile’s purchase was supported, in part, with California State funds, administered by the California State Library.
An American Rescue Plan Act allocation from the Lake County Board of Supervisors also helped support the purchase.
To get the latest news on the Lake County Library, including updates on the bookmobile, visit the library online.
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