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Democratic Senator Nancy Pelosi said in a statement on Sunday that the newly agreed framework for gun control and gun violence prevention by a group of bipartisan senators “takes steps to save lives.”
A framework focused on gun control and gun violence prevention was announced Sunday by a group of bipartisan senators to implement an enhanced review process for people under the age of 21 who want to buy firearms. Measures are included. Funding school resource officers, expanding mental health programs at schools, expanding mental health services for children and families.
Pelosi said in a statement on Sunday that the bipartisan proposal “takes steps to save lives,” but added that “more is needed.”
“More things are needed, but this package takes steps to save lives. The Senate framework establishes extreme risk protection imperative moods and guns from the hands of those who pose a danger to themselves. Includes a House Democratic proposal to motivate the state to rob or others. “
Senate announces bipartisan framework for gun control packages
“The Democrats will never stop working to end bloodshed,” Pelosi added when it comes to gun violence.
“The epidemic of American gun violence is rampant. Democrats do not stop working to end bloodshed. As we move this bipartisan framework forward, we have a universal background check, We continue to fight for more life-saving measures, such as bans. We will raise the age of purchasing large-capacity ammunition and offensive weapons that must be legislated. “
The bipartisan framework for gun violence is Senator Chris Murphy (D-Conn.), John Conin (R-Texas), Tom Tyris (RN.C.), Kyrsten Cinema (D-Ariz.) , Richard Blumentor (D-Conn.), Roy Blunt (R-Mo.), Cory Booker (D-NJ), Richard Burr (RN.C.), Bill Cassidy (R-La.), Susan Collins ( R-Maine), Chris Coons (D-Del.), Lindsey Graham (RS.C.), Martin Heinrich (DN.M.), Mark Kelly (D-Ariz.), Angus King (I-Maine), Joe Manchin (DW.Va.), Rob Portman (R-Ohio), Mitt Romney (R-Utah), Debbie Stabenow (D-Mich.), And Pat Toomey (R-Pa.).
“Today we are announcing a common-sense bipartisan proposal to protect American children, keep schools safe, and reduce the threat of violence across the country. Families are scared. Together. It is our duty to accomplish something. Regain the security and security of our communities. “
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“Our plan is to increase the mental health resources needed, improve school safety and support for students, and secure people who are determined to be unable to purchase weapons for dangerous criminals and mentally handicapped people. Most importantly, our plan is to comply with the law Americans. We look forward to gaining widespread bipartisan support and passing our common sense proposals into the law. “They added.
Senator Republican Senator Mitch McConnell added in a statement of agreement with the framework on Sunday, “I’m pleased that Senators Cornin and Murphy continue to move their discussions forward.”
“Their debate has made great strides on important issues such as mental health and school security, respected Article 2 of the Constitutional Amendment, gained widespread support in the Senate, and created bipartisan products that will make a difference in our country. We continue to hope to produce it, “McConnell said.
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The framework was announced just weeks after the shootings at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas, killing 19 children and 2 adults.
Emma Colton of Fox News contributed to this report.