Gov. Gretchen Whitmer called gun violence a “uniquely American problem” that makes children afraid to go to school and makes adults feel unsafe when worshiping publicly or going to the grocery store.

“We have a choice. We can continue to debate the reasons behind gun violence in America or we can act,” he said in a statement. “I have no understanding left for those in a position to effect change who are unwilling to act.”

universal background checks, safe storage laws and “red flag” laws allowing a person’s gun to be taken away temporarily if they are deemed a danger to themselves or others as a top priority now that they control the legislative majority.