A bipartisan group of 20 Senators struck a Deal Sunday, on Gun Control legislation, including strengthening Background Checks and boosting Red Flag Laws, a major breakthrough following weeks of negotiations in the wake of Two deadly shootings in Texas and New York.
The Proposal, which hasn’t been written into legislative text yet, would provide Funding to encourage States to pass Red Flag Laws, which allow Judges to temporarily take Guns away from People deemed a Risk to themselves or to others.
The Agreement would also change the Federal Firearm Background Check system by including Juvenile Records for potential Gun buyers under the age of 21, as well as Records for People who were Convicted of Domestic Violence offenses, or subject to Domestic Violence Restraining Orders.
The Senators agreed to Clarify who needs a Federal Firearm License, and Crack Down on Criminals who Illegally Traffic Guns, or Buy them through Third-Party “straw purchasers.”
The Proposal also includes Investments in Telehealth Services, School-based Mental Health Services, and School Safety Resources, a Priority for Republicans.
Some 10 Senate Republicans signed onto the Agreement, along with 10 Senators who Caucus with Democrats, meaning the Proposal will likely overcome the 60 Votes needed to Break the Senate’s Filibuster if All Democrats support it.
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