Mike Quigley Joins Obama for Gun Control Proposals

Wednesday, North Side Rep. Mike Quigley (IL-05) was at the White House when President Barack Obama announced proposals to reduce and prevent gun violence.

“The President’s proposals represent the type of commonsense gun control policies that most Americans want, including gun owners," Quigley said in a statement. "When you put a 30 round clip in an assault weapon, you’re not hunting deer, you are hunting people. Efforts to limit high capacity ammunition magazines, require universal background checks, and support mental health are the reasonable, middle-ground policies we need to balance public safety with Second Amendment rights.” 

Quigley has a long history of pushing for commonsense gun control reforms and has called on Congress to stand up to the gun lobby to address the growing problem of gun violence in America. Tuesday, Quigley along with Rep. Ted Deutch (FL-21), and Rep. Gerry Connolly (VA-11) introduced the Buyback our Safety Act to bolster gun buyback initiatives.

He also plans to reintroduce the Trafficking Reduction and Criminal Enforcement (TRACE) Act, which would provide the ATF with the resources it needs to effectively combat illegal gun flow in America. The representative also spearheaded the effort to file a “friend of the court” amicus brief, urging the Supreme Court to allow Chicago’s handgun ban to stand.