US Senators Announce Limited Deal On Gun Violence Measures

Jun 13, 2022 · 56s
US Senators Announce Limited Deal On Gun Violence Measures
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A bipartisan group of United States senators proposed steps to curb gun violence following devastating mass shootings in Texas and New York, but the limited measures fall far short of...

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A bipartisan group of United States senators proposed steps to curb gun violence following devastating mass shootings in Texas and New York, but the limited measures fall far short of the president’s calls for change.
Republican lawmakers, who have repeatedly blocked tougher measures, are still resisting major changes to gun regulations, instead of pointing to mental health issues as the root of the problem.
The reforms include tougher background checks for gun buyers under 21, increasing resources for states to keep weapons out of the hands of people deemed a risk, and adding domestic violence convictions and restraining orders to the national background check database.
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