Connecticut Congressional Delegation, Gun Violence Prevention Leaders to Join with ‘Team 26’ Sandy Hook Cyclists to Call for Action to End Gun Violence Epidemic

At the press conference, Team 26 will present Esty, Blumenthal, and Murphy with petitions signed by more than 36,000 Americans opposing concealed carry policies at colleges and universities. Blumenthal and Murphy will deliver the petition to the Senate, and Esty will bring a petition to the floor of the House of Representatives.


Report by Paula Antolini
April 12, 2016 12:02PM EDT

 

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Connecticut Congressional Delegation, Gun Violence Prevention Leaders to Join with ‘Team 26’ Sandy Hook Cyclists to Call for Action to End Gun Violence Epidemic

Team 26 Cyclists Are Riding from Sandy Hook to the U.S. Capitol for the Fourth Straight Year since the Tragedy at Sandy Hook Elementary

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, April 12, Congresswoman Elizabeth Esty (CT-5), U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), U.S. Senator Chris Murphy (D-CT), the Connecticut House delegation, and gun violence prevention leaders will hold a press conference with Team 26 to call on Congress to finally take action and pass commonsense legislation to address the gun violence epidemic. The press conference will be held after the arrival of the cyclists at the U.S. Capitol following their 400-mile bike ride from Newtown, CT.

Team 26 is a group of cyclists from Newtown and beyond inspired by those lost and those who survived the senseless tragedy at Sandy Hook Elementary School. On Saturday, Team 26 embarked on its fourth ride from Sandy Hook to the U.S. Capitol to honor the 20 children and six educators killed on December 14, 2012 and raise awareness of our nation’s gun violence epidemic.

At the press conference, Team 26 will present Esty, Blumenthal, and Murphy with petitions signed by more than 36,000 Americans opposing concealed carry policies at colleges and universities. Blumenthal and Murphy will deliver the petition to the Senate, and Esty will bring a petition to the floor of the House of Representatives.

 

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WHAT: Connecticut Congressional Delegation to Greet Team 26 upon Arrival in Washington, Hold Press Conference Calling for Action to Stop Gun Violence

WHO: Speakers will include:

  • Elizabeth Esty (CT-5)
  • Richard Blumenthal (D-CT)
  • Chris Murphy (D-CT)
  • John Larson (CT-1)
  • Joe Courtney (CT-2)
  • Rosa DeLauro (CT-3)
  • Jim Himes (CT-4)
  • Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC)
  • Monte Frank, Team 26 Founder
  • Emma Iannini and Sarah Clements, Georgetown Against Gun Violence and Newtown Residents

WHERE: House Triangle on the East Lawn of the U.S. Capitol, Washington, D.C.*

WHEN: Tuesday, April 12, 3:00 – 4:00 PM

*NOTE: In the event of inclement weather, the press conference will be moved to HVC-201 in the Capitol Visitors Center.

 

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