I got this response from Rep. Tim Ryan from NE Ohio (D) This does not sound good, looks like he will be in lock step with the anti gunners.
Thank you for contacting me regarding your views about the shooting in Newtown, Connecticut. Like all Americans, I was shocked and saddened when I heard about the deaths of 20 first graders and six adults at Sandy Hook Elementary. As we reflect after this tragedy many people, including myself, are asking the important question of how do we prevent this event from happening again.
I believe we need not only a national conversation regarding responsible gun laws, but actual policies that address all of the elements that led to this tragedy, including gun safety and the lack of mental health investments.
As a co-chair of the Congressional Addiction, Treatment and Recovery Caucus I understand how imperative it is to educate and raise awareness about mental health treatment. During my time in public office, I have consistently supported legislation to support mental health programs with the appropriate funding to make sure that all people suffering from these illnesses get the help they need.
As Congress begins to consider the appropriations bills for the 2014 Fiscal Year, I will continue to push to fund both the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration and the Substance Abuse Prevention Treatment block grant at increased funding levels.
I was proud to vote for both the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act and the Affordable Care Act, which took the necessary steps to ensure the same rules for coverage limits, co-payments, and out-of-network coverage to both mental health services and other health care services. I have recently joined my Congressional Colleagues in urging the Obama Administration to fully implement these regulations.
As we move ahead, I look forward to a healthy debate in Congress on sensible gun reforms that can keep dangerous weapons out of the hand criminals and the mental ill. In this regard, everything should be on the table for discussion, including background checks, high-capacity magazines, armor-piercing bullets, assault weapons, etc. Rest assured I will keep your views in mind as Congress continues to work on these important issues. Thank you again for your correspondence.
Sincerely,
Tim Ryan
Member of Congress
Thank you for contacting me regarding your views about the shooting in Newtown, Connecticut. Like all Americans, I was shocked and saddened when I heard about the deaths of 20 first graders and six adults at Sandy Hook Elementary. As we reflect after this tragedy many people, including myself, are asking the important question of how do we prevent this event from happening again.
I believe we need not only a national conversation regarding responsible gun laws, but actual policies that address all of the elements that led to this tragedy, including gun safety and the lack of mental health investments.
As a co-chair of the Congressional Addiction, Treatment and Recovery Caucus I understand how imperative it is to educate and raise awareness about mental health treatment. During my time in public office, I have consistently supported legislation to support mental health programs with the appropriate funding to make sure that all people suffering from these illnesses get the help they need.
As Congress begins to consider the appropriations bills for the 2014 Fiscal Year, I will continue to push to fund both the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration and the Substance Abuse Prevention Treatment block grant at increased funding levels.
I was proud to vote for both the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act and the Affordable Care Act, which took the necessary steps to ensure the same rules for coverage limits, co-payments, and out-of-network coverage to both mental health services and other health care services. I have recently joined my Congressional Colleagues in urging the Obama Administration to fully implement these regulations.
As we move ahead, I look forward to a healthy debate in Congress on sensible gun reforms that can keep dangerous weapons out of the hand criminals and the mental ill. In this regard, everything should be on the table for discussion, including background checks, high-capacity magazines, armor-piercing bullets, assault weapons, etc. Rest assured I will keep your views in mind as Congress continues to work on these important issues. Thank you again for your correspondence.
Sincerely,
Tim Ryan
Member of Congress
