DeGette Statement on Supreme Court’s Decision to Strike Down Bump Stock Ban

WASHINGTON D.C. — Today, Congresswoman Diana DeGette (CO-01) released the following statement after the Supreme Court struck down a ban of bump stocks.

“In 2017, our nation experienced the deadliest mass shooting in our history when an individual used firearms fitted with bump stocks to fire 9 rounds a second, killing 60 people and injuring hundreds of others. Today, the Supreme Court once again legislated from the bench and struck down a measure that banned bump stocks, making it easier for people to turn regular semiautomatic rifles into machine guns.

“This ruling is not in line with the American people and will only worsen the gun violence epidemic that is unique to our country. As a member of the Gun Violence Prevention Task Force, I am working to pass the Closing the Bump Stock Loophole Act which would ban these deadly devices. Enough is enough: House Republicans must join us to put Americans’ safety over the gun lobby.”