Washington, D.C. - Today, Congressman Gregory W. Meeks released a statement after the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 350, the bipartisan Domestic Terrorism Prevention Act,last night. Congressman Meeks stated:
"Just in the last few months we’ve witnessed bomb threats to dozens of our beloved Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), a mass shooting in Buffalo, NY conducted by a white supremist targeting Black Americans, and another shooting at a Taiwanese church in Laguna Woods, CA. At a time where we are witnessing increased threats to our communities, I am beyond pleased that the House passed the Domestic Terrorism Prevention Act. White supremacy is a threat to our democracy, and we must do everything we can to stop these acts of hatred. This long overdue legislation will provide law enforcement and our communities the resources and tools needed to combat threats from domestic violent extremists. Americans should feel safe going to the grocery store, school, or church. I urge my colleagues in the Senate to swiftly bring this bill to the floor. A threat to Black, Asian, Latin, and Indigenous communities is a threat to all Americans,” said Congressman Gregory W. Meeks.