The Biden-Harris Administration has issued new regulations under the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act to close the 'gun show loophole,' marking the largest expansion of background checks in 30 years, aimed at saving countless lives. This move, aimed at keeping firearms out of the hands of dangerous individuals, has been widely supported by various lawmakers. Representative Delia Ramirez expressed pride in cosponsoring Representative Maxwell Frost's bill to further address gun violence, while Senator Mark Warner emphasized the need for additional measures, including an assault weapons ban. Vice President Kamala Harris highlighted the administration's efforts during a speech in Las Vegas, underscoring the importance of these regulations in combating the gun violence epidemic and called for universal background checks and red flag laws.
“We can put into place smart rules to reduce gun violence” Vice President Kamala Harris speaks at Las Vegas school on new Biden firearm measures https://t.co/glze9aEX3Q
Last week, I announced that the Biden-Harris Administration is expanding background checks by closing the gun show loophole. Today, I was in Las Vegas to highlight this progress and other life-saving work as a result of our Bipartisan Safer Communities Act. https://t.co/5gflOGakRw
There are mass shootings across the United States week after week. I am grateful that @POTUS is putting the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act to work to expand background checks and close the gun show loophole. His efforts will reduce these shootings and save lives. https://t.co/CrdPwlVBZB
I joined @VP at @swctacommunity to discuss the impact of the gun violence epidemic on students who cannot learn if they are afraid. In Congress, I have championed gun violence prevention legislation alongside those who stand up and say, “enough is enough.” https://t.co/thrNF6UzPq
Harris calls for universal background checks, red flag laws. Now talking about “gun show loophole.”
Last week, we announced major progress to help close the “gun show loophole,” ensuring that more gun sales are subject to background checks. It’s a good move that will keep guns away from dangerous individuals, but we can & should do more. It's time to ban assault weapons.
Closing the “gun show loophole” will keep weapons out of the wrong hands. This common-sense regulation is a critical step toward ending the gun violence epidemic that has ravaged communities cross the US. I applaud @POTUS. https://t.co/ppjokD4FsL
This week, the Biden Administration issued final regulations under the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act to close the gun show loophole. As the largest expansion of background checks in 30 years, this important action will save countless lives. https://t.co/BNhUw8Jj8d
The new rule announced by the Biden-Harris Administration is a crucial step in preventing gun deaths by expanding firearm background checks and addressing the “gun show loophole”. I’m proud to cosponsor Rep. Maxwell Frost's bill to establish a federal Office of Gun Violence…