Learn about the Bills
March Fourth fully supports the BUMP Act and other acts that will prevent mass shootings. Use this page to read more about the bills, see our FAQ, and check out our guides on talking to kids, coworkers, and voters on the issues.
The BUMP Act
(S.1374 | H.R. 2799)
The Banning Unlawful Machinegun Parts Act (BUMP) will ban the sale of deadly bump stock devices that allow semi-automatic fireweapons to rapidly fire multiple rounds like machine guns.
The GOSAFE Act
(S.1370 | H.R.2790)
The GOSAFE Act will regulate the sale, transfer, and manufacture of gas-operated semi-automatic weapons. Learn More About The GOSAFE Act +
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
-
Daily! Lawmakers get thousands of messages on all sorts of issues. Consistency is what keeps this at the top of their minds.
-
Contact them anyway! Every call, email, and visit shows them that their voters want action. Public pressure is what moves policy.
-
Don’t stop! Thank them for their response, restate that ending mass shootings is your top priority, and keep reaching out. Change takes persistence—public pressure is what shifts positions over time. You can also share our action link with friends and family so more voices in your district speak up. The louder and more consistent we are, the harder we are to ignore!
-
Still reach out! Thank them for standing up for safer communities, and remind them this is your top priority. It encourages them to keep going.
-
Focus on your own senators and representative first—your voice matters most to them. But you can also share our link (marchfourthnow.com) so people in other districts can contact their reps and make their voice heard!
-
Yes. Lawmakers track every message they receive. When enough people speak up, they have no choice but to act. Public pressure has passed major laws before—and it will again!
-
These bills focus on the most lethal weapons used in mass shootings—assault weapons and devices like bump stocks. Responsible gun ownership is part of American life; mass shootings don’t have to be.
Resources & Guides
March Fourth has partnered with parenting and healthcare experts to deliver resources to help navigate tough topics around gun violence
Pro tip: Save their numbers in your phone to make it easier to call.
What Now?
Time to use this information to do good! Contact your representatives, talk to friends and family about the issues, and follow us to stay informed on updates in the house and senate!