Fourteen Republicans vote with majority for first major gun reform legislation in nearly 30 years
a New York law regulating handgun ownership, a significant blow for proponents of gun reform.
The law will establish enhanced background checks for those under 21 attempting to buy a gun and expand restrictions for people convicted of domestic abuse. Democrats took a victory lap after the House vote, promising that the law, if not perfect, would help combat gun violence in America. Echoing Pelosi, Brown added: “While this bill is not perfect, it takes a comprehensive approach and is a significant and a meaningful step forward.”
The proposal sent to Biden’s desk represents the culmination of weeks of debate among a bipartisan group of senators that sought to craft a consensus gun-control bill in the wake of the Uvalde and Buffalo shootings. “This is not a cure-all for all the ways gun violence affects our nation but it is a long-overdue step in the right direction,” Schumer said.
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