Congressman Glenn Ivey Hosts Survivors of Gun Violence Action Summit
Brings Together Loved Ones of Murder Victims and National Advocacy Groups to Find Solutions to Gun Violence
At Library of Congress
On Friday, January 26, 2024, Congressman Glenn Ivey will host a forum to discuss the impacts of gun violence on victims, survivors, and the community.
The Action Summit discussion will feature prominent leaders gun violence prevention movement and efforts to prevent further violence in our communities.
This forum comes on the heels of the recent shootings and rulings handed down by the Supreme Court on gun regulation. The panelists and hosts will engage the survivors, activists, and researchers in attendance as well as those interested parties who have registered to address possible impacts of gun violence not only in Maryland but across the country.
- Prince George’s Council Member Jolene Ivey, (D-05)
- U.S. Rep. Glenn Ivey, (MD-04)
- Prince George’s County and State Leaders in Gun Violence Advocacy
- Medical and Research Professionals
National Groups/ Organizations:
- White House Office on Gun Violence Prevention
- Everytown for Gun Safety
- MOMS Demand Action
- Giffords
- Newtown
- Community Justice Action Fund
- University of Maryland Violence Reduction Center
What: Action Summit Symposium with Leaders in their fields
When: Friday, January 26, 2024, 9 a.m. – 12 Noon ET
Where:Library of Congress, Members Room – Thomas Jefferson Building,101 Independence Ave, SE, Washington, DC 20540
PRESS CONFERENCE at 12:15 p.m. with Rep. Glenn Ivey, Dr. Tyreese McAllister (lost daughter to gun violence), afterwards and representatives of:
- White House Office on Gun Violence Prevention
- Everytown for Gun Safety
- MOMS Demand Action
- Giffords
- Newtown
- Community Justice Action Fund
- University of Maryland Violence Reduction Center
It will be held at the House Triangle located between the Rayburn House Office Building and the US House of Representatives side of the Capitol.