On Tuesday, members of the Democratic and Republican parties in the US Senate drafted a bill that would impose limited restrictions on gun ownership, a reform move unprecedented in decades, though it falls short of President Joe Biden’s minimum requirements in this regard. field.
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer said the text, “which is bipartisan, is progress and will save lives. While this is not exactly what we wanted, this legislation is absolutely necessary.”
In a tweet, Democratic Senator Chris Murphy wrote, “This is the most important law against gun violence in nearly 30 years.”
He added that this text “will save thousands of lives.”
Specifically, Murphy said the bill would provide support for state-by-state laws that would allow authorities to seize firearms from anyone deemed dangerous.
The text also requires every young person between the ages of 18 and 21 who wishes to purchase a firearm to check criminal records and psychological status.
The bill also provides for a number of measures to combat the illegal circulation of firearms.
This text is the fruit of an initiative following a massacre that killed 21 people, including 19 children who were shot dead by a young man who stormed their school in Yuvaldi, Texas, in late May.
