Gun control measures advance out of Democratic-controlled Pennsylvania House committee
11 months ago

Gun control measures advance out of Democratic-controlled Pennsylvania House committee

Associated Press  

HARRISBURG, Pa. — Democrats in majority control of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives advanced several gun control measures Wednesday, including one that would ban sales of automatic and semi-automatic guns, after years of standstill in the politically divided state government. Even if the bills clear the House floor, however, they will likely face a cold reception in the state Senate; other gun control measures passed by the House last year did not even get called up in committee. Still, it’s the second time since Democrats regained majority status in the chamber that they’ve used their heft to push gun control measures. Adam Garber, executive director of CeaseFirePA, a gun violence prevention group, said the advancing of the bills showed a “commitment to survivors.” He called the automatic weapons ban proposal the first such effort in “modern times.” “This is what it looks like to tackle the violent crime that plagues cities from Philadelphia to Pittsburgh and everywhere else in between,” Garber said.

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Political divisions stall proposed gun policies in Pennsylvania, where assassin took aim at Trump
5 months ago

Political divisions stall proposed gun policies in Pennsylvania, where assassin took aim at Trump

Associated Press  

Months before an armed man took aim at Donald Trump at a presidential campaign rally in rural Pennsylvania, some state lawmakers had proposed to outlaw the type of rifle used in the assassination attempt. “Sadly, we’ll probably be stuck with our similar gun laws, which are not strong enough,” said Democratic state Rep. Ben Sanchez, the sponsor of several gun-control …

Political divisions stall proposed gun policies in Pennsylvania, where assassin took aim at Trump
5 months ago

Political divisions stall proposed gun policies in Pennsylvania, where assassin took aim at Trump

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. “Sadly, we’ll probably be stuck with our similar gun …

Can Trump Shooting Bring Changes In Gun Laws? What Is The Policy In Pennsylvania Compared To Other US States?
5 months ago

Can Trump Shooting Bring Changes In Gun Laws? What Is The Policy In Pennsylvania Compared To Other US States?

News 18  

Donald Trump’s shooting in Pennsylvania on Saturday night by a 20-year-old gun-toting man has again put spotlight on the country’s vexing issue of gun violence. The Recent Gun Cases On November 7, the court heard arguments in United States v. Rahimi, a gun control case involving a Texas man named Zackey Rahimi. The Court invalidated New York State’s limits on …

We, The Voters — The Left. The Right. The Disillusioned.
8 months, 1 week ago

We, The Voters — The Left. The Right. The Disillusioned.

NPR  

We, The Voters — The Left. Consistently top of mind for NPR listeners and readers are the often complicated questions related to gun violence, the economy, immigration, reproductive rights, healthcare, and U.S. foreign policy. Sponsor Message Project Schedule • Gun Violence • Economy • Immigration • Abortion and Reproductive Rights • Health Care • Foreign Policy Foreign Policy Foreign policy …

Connecticut governor poised to sign state’s most sweeping gun measure since post-Sandy Hook laws
1 year, 6 months ago

Connecticut governor poised to sign state’s most sweeping gun measure since post-Sandy Hook laws

Associated Press  

HARTFORD, Conn. — A slate of gun control measures was headed Saturday to Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont’s desk, after an all-night state Senate debate and early morning vote to approve the state’s most wide-ranging gun legislation since the laws that followed the 2012 Sandy Hook school shooting. He said in a statement that the legislation would “modernize our firearm safety …

Democrats advance gun-control bills in Pennsylvania House
1 year, 7 months ago

Democrats advance gun-control bills in Pennsylvania House

Associated Press  

HARRISBURG, Pa. — Authorities could temporarily seize firearms and background checks would be expanded for gun buyers, under two bills passed Monday in the Pennsylvania House, where Democrats are using their razor-thin majority to push gun-control measures after a yearslong standstill in the politically divided government. “While this is just the first step, by passing these commonsense and responsible gun …

Gun safety proposals take big step forward at Minnesota Legislature
1 year, 7 months ago

Gun safety proposals take big step forward at Minnesota Legislature

Associated Press  

ST. PAUL, Minn, — A pair of gun violence prevention measures long sought by Minnesota Democrats were added Wednesday to a broad public safety budget bill, significantly raising their chances of becoming law. By unanimous voice votes, an all-Democratic House-Senate conference committee approved expanded background checks for gun transfers and a separate proposal for a “red flag law.” It would …

Democrats, marchers press gun violence debate at Pa. Capitol
1 year, 9 months ago

Democrats, marchers press gun violence debate at Pa. Capitol

Associated Press  

HARRISBURG, Pa. — Anti-gun violence advocates rallied Thursday and packed into a friendly legislative hearing in Pennsylvania, where a politically divided government has fought firearms policy to a virtual standstill for decades, and rising gun violence has gripped the state’s largest city. The event’s organizers and hearing witnesses called for various pieces of legislation, including one to ban sales of …

US Senate passes historic gun violence bill, House passage is next
2 years, 5 months ago

US Senate passes historic gun violence bill, House passage is next

Firstpost  

Senate action came one month after a gunman killed 19 students and two teachers in Uvalde. Just days before, a White man was accused of being motivated by racism as he killed 10 Black grocery shoppers in Buffalo Washington: The Senate easily approved a bipartisan gun violence bill Thursday that seemed unthinkable a month ago, setting up final approval of …

Senate OKs landmark gun violence bill, House passage is next
2 years, 5 months ago

Senate OKs landmark gun violence bill, House passage is next

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The Senate easily approved a bipartisan gun violence bill Thursday that seemed unthinkable a month ago, setting up final approval of what will be Congress’ most far-reaching response in decades to the nation’s run of brutal mass shootings. He said the House should send it to him quickly, adding, “Kids in schools and communities will be safer because …

US Senate passes bipartisan gun safety bill, first in decades
2 years, 6 months ago

US Senate passes bipartisan gun safety bill, first in decades

Al Jazeera  

Senate bill is the first significant gun control legislation to pass in three decades and comes in the wake of mass shootings that killed more than 30 people in Texas and New York. The Senate bill, approved in a 65-33 vote, is the first significant gun control legislation to pass in three decades, in a country with the highest gun …

Ghastly shootings, political forces align to prompt gun deal
2 years, 6 months ago

Ghastly shootings, political forces align to prompt gun deal

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The country has long endured a numbing succession of mass shootings at schools, places of worship and public gathering places. Underscoring the focus he prefers, McConnell lauded the gun agreement by pointedly telling reporters Wednesday that it takes significant steps to address “the two issues that I think it focuses on, school safety and mental health.” The bill …

The House has passed the gun control bill. The next stop is Biden's desk
2 years, 6 months ago

The House has passed the gun control bill. The next stop is Biden's desk

NPR  

The House has passed the gun control bill. The next stop is Biden's desk Enlarge this image toggle caption J. Scott Applewhite/AP J. Scott Applewhite/AP The House of Representatives passed a bipartisan bill on gun safety 234-193 on Friday, exactly one month after a mass shooting in Texas took the lives of 19 children and two adults. The Senate passed …

GOP lawmakers block assault-style gun ban for those under 21
2 years, 6 months ago

GOP lawmakers block assault-style gun ban for those under 21

Associated Press  

HARRISBURG, Pa. — State House Republicans blocked a proposal to prevent those ages 18 to 21 from possessing assault-style rifles on Tuesday by completely changing the bill into a constitutional amendment to allow anyone to carry concealed guns. It was the second week in a row that Republicans in the Judiciary Committee used their majority to defeat Democratic proposals to …

Here’s what’s in the bipartisan gun safety bill
2 years, 6 months ago

Here’s what’s in the bipartisan gun safety bill

CNN  

Washington CNN — Congress passed compromise legislation this week on gun safety that is now waiting to be signed into law by President Joe Biden. It includes money for school safety, mental health, state crisis intervention programs and incentives for states to include juvenile records in the National Instant Criminal Background Check System, which would provide a more comprehensive background …

Bipartisan U.S. Senate group announces tougher background checks as part of gun safety reforms
2 years, 6 months ago

Bipartisan U.S. Senate group announces tougher background checks as part of gun safety reforms

The Hindu  

A bipartisan group of US senators on Sunday 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. The new proposals include tougher background checks for gun buyers under 21, increasing resources for states to keep weapons out of the hands of …

Gun reform plan gets key Republican support in US Senate
2 years, 6 months ago

Gun reform plan gets key Republican support in US Senate

Al Jazeera  

The bill includes support for state ‘red flag’ laws and tougher background checks for firearms buyers under age 21. A bipartisan group of United States senators, including enough Republicans to overcome the chamber’s “filibuster” rule, has announced an agreement on a framework for potential gun safety legislation. “It includes providing funding for states to conduct so-called red flag checks on …

GOP’s Cornyn tapped to lead as Senate talks gun law changes
2 years, 6 months ago

GOP’s Cornyn tapped to lead as Senate talks gun law changes

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Less than 48 hours after a gunman stormed an elementary school and killed 19 children and two teachers in his home state of Texas, Sen. John Cornyn walked straight from the floor of the U.S. Senate into Republican leader Mitch McConnell’s office. “I’m actually interested in what we can do to make the terrible events that occurred in …

The search is on for a gun bill that can actually pass the Senate
2 years, 6 months ago

The search is on for a gun bill that can actually pass the Senate

CNN  

A version of this story appeared in CNN’s What Matters newsletter. Momentum in the US could yield a modest agreement Meanwhile,Democrats stateside are expressing cautiousoptimism and looking for a deal following the recent elementary school shooting in Uvalde, Texas – suggesting that this might be the tragedy that breaks adecades-long stranglehold on new gun legislation and proves to Republicans “that …

A decade of congressional inaction on gun control
2 years, 6 months ago

A decade of congressional inaction on gun control

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Democrats in Congress are trying, again, to pass legislation to expand background checks for gun buyers in the wake of the shooting at an elementary school in Uvalde, Texas. A look at Democrats’ mostly failed efforts to strengthen gun control over the past decade: APRIL 2013 Four months after Newtown, Senate Democrats fell five votes short of passing …

Lawmakers OK veto-bound bill aimed at killing local gun laws
2 years, 10 months ago

Lawmakers OK veto-bound bill aimed at killing local gun laws

Associated Press  

HARRISBURG, Pa. — Pennsylvania’s state Senate on Tuesday approved veto-destined legislation to help gun owners and gun-rights organizations collect damages in court from cities that passed firearms restrictions that were found to violate state law. The bill passed the Republican-controlled House in June and goes to Wolf’s desk, the latest in a long-running disagreement with the Democrat over how to …

Ohio Democrats unveil legislative gun control proposals
3 years, 8 months ago

Ohio Democrats unveil legislative gun control proposals

Associated Press  

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Democrats in the Ohio House have unveiled several gun control proposals including universal background checks for gun purchases and so-called “red flag” laws allowing for the temporary removal of weapons from individuals deemed a risk to themselves or others. Other Democratic proposals would require safe and secure storage of firearms in homes with children, with a tax …

Biden orders gun control actions — but they show his limits
3 years, 8 months ago

Biden orders gun control actions — but they show his limits

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden put on a modest White House ceremony Thursday to announce a half-dozen executive actions to combat what he called an “epidemic and an international embarrassment” of gun violence in America. The president’s actions delivered on a pledge he made last month to take what he termed immediate “common-sense steps” to address gun violence, after a …

US President Joe Biden is renewing gun-control pledge following shootings in Georgia and Colorado
3 years, 8 months ago

US President Joe Biden is renewing gun-control pledge following shootings in Georgia and Colorado

ABC  

This week in Washington, an old ritual is playing out with new twists. Joe Biden urged Congress to pass two bills that would ban assault weapons and close background check loopholes for most gun purchases. The death of 20 children was noted as the most significant opportunity to pass gun control measures to date, but in the end, Biden's proposed …

Will Colorado shooting prompt US gun reform?
3 years, 9 months ago

Will Colorado shooting prompt US gun reform?

Al Jazeera  

After every mass shooting, gun control supporters call for stricter federal laws, only to have their ideas sidelined. The debate about US gun control laws is thrust back into the spotlight following the mass shooting at a Boulder, Colorado, supermarket, the second mass killing in the United States in a week. And we’re going to have to come together and …

Democrats vow vote on gun bills; Biden says ‘we have to act’
3 years, 9 months ago

Democrats vow vote on gun bills; Biden says ‘we have to act’

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Democrats said Tuesday that they are pushing toward a vote on expanded gun control measures as the nation reels from its second mass shooting in a week. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer vowed Tuesday morning to bring to the Senate floor legislation passed by the House that would require background checks for most gun sales and transfers. It …

Ted Cruz and other GOP senators mount fiery defence of gun ownership in wake of Atlanta and Boulder shootings
3 years, 9 months ago

Ted Cruz and other GOP senators mount fiery defence of gun ownership in wake of Atlanta and Boulder shootings

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Republicans on the Senate Judiciary Committee staged yet another defence …

Joe Biden’s legislative priorities: Gun control and five other issues fight to move forward in Congress
3 years, 9 months ago

Joe Biden’s legislative priorities: Gun control and five other issues fight to move forward in Congress

CNN  

CNN — In the opening months of Joe Biden’s presidency, Congress’ job was crystal clear: Pass a relief bill and get it signed into law. While Democrats have been waiting for four years for this moment, while they’ve been promising communities across the country the kind of change that comes along once in a generation on immigration, on guns and …

Democrat says failure to pass gun legislation makes Congress complicit in violence
3 years, 9 months ago

Democrat says failure to pass gun legislation makes Congress complicit in violence

LA Times  

Sen. Richard Blumenthal, walking at the Capitol in Washington, D.C., on Jan. 27, will lead a series of hearings about gun violence in the wake of two mass shootings in the last week. The Senate Judiciary Committee met Tuesday to discuss gun violence and proposals to improve background checks for gun purchases online or at gun shows. President Biden has …

Biden urges gun controls as another mass shooting alters his pandemic-relief tour
3 years, 9 months ago

Biden urges gun controls as another mass shooting alters his pandemic-relief tour

LA Times  

In his first remarks on the supermarket shooting in Boulder, Colo., that killed 10 people Monday, President Biden called on Congress to move quickly to toughen gun laws, asking lawmakers to close loopholes in the background-check system and ban assault weapons and high-capacity magazines. Delivering hastily scheduled remarks Tuesday from the White House before departing for Ohio, Biden said, “We …

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