![]() ![]() ![]() With the enactment of a new law in Indiana, 14 states have now banned gender-affirming healthcare, while some of these laws are currently blocked by courts. In Kansas, the state legislation overrode Governor Kelly’s veto to make Kansas the 20th state that has banned transgender kids from participating in schools’ sports. Just yesterday, the North Dakota Senate passed 10 anti-LGBTQ bills in just one day, a single-day record. Three anti-LGBTQ laws have been enacted so far this week in Kansas, Indiana, and Idaho. This has been one of the worst weeks for - of 2023 so far in terms of anti-LGBTQ bills becoming law in states across America. The President will continue to call on Congress to take action to ban assault weapons and high-capacity magazines, require safe storage of firearms, eliminate gun manufacturers’ immunity from liability, and require background checks for all gun sales. Across Tennessee and across America, our kids are paying the price for the actions of Republican lawmakers who continue to refuse to take action on stronger gun laws. The fact that this vote is happening is shocking, undemocratic, and without precedent. I have a few things at the top before I turn it over to the Admiral.Īs I was walking out here today, we saw news that Republican legislators in Tennessee were preparing to vote on the expulsion of three Democratic officials who stood in solidarity with children and families peacefully protesting for action on gun safety. ![]() ![]() JEAN-PIERRE: Oh, I heard a “knock ‘em dead.”Īll right, everybody. Get Involved Show submenu for “Get Involved””.The White House Show submenu for “The White House””.Office of the United States Trade Representative.Office of Science and Technology Policy.Executive Offices Show submenu for “Executive Offices””.Administration Show submenu for “Administration””. ![]()
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