(Washington, DC) — A bipartisan gun violence bill is headed to President Biden’s desk after final passage by the House.
It’s the most significant firearms bill to come out of Congress in nearly 30 years. The bill was crafted after recent deadly mass shootings in Buffalo and Uvalde, Texas. It aims to keep firearms out of the hands of potentially dangerous people.
The measure boosts funding for school security and mental health services. It expands background checks for gun buyers under 21 and for purchasers convicted of domestic violence. The bill provides money for states to craft red flag laws and toughens penalties for straw gun purchases and illegal gun traffickers. The legislation doesn’t include a ban on military-style assault weapons and high-capacity magazines.
