House Democrats to Move Slate of Gun Bills This Week
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House Democrats scheduled a special session of the House Judiciary Committee on Thursday to send a slate of tougher firearms rules to the chamber floor. While left-leaning articles highlight that almost a decade ago, the US Senate tried (and failed) to pass major gun control reform legislation, right-leaning articles highlight that the House package is expected to go nowhere in the Senate and is seen as more of a show vote.
A left-leaning article by CNN highlights that almost a decade ago, the US Senate tried (and failed) to pass major gun control reform legislation. The Senate hasn't grown significantly more pro-gun control in the ensuing decade.
The Hill published a centrist article reporting that the Judiciary panel will consider eight proposals during the emergency markup. These proposals include bills to curb gun trafficking; promote the safe storage of firearms; and raise the eligible purchase age for certain semi-automatic rifles.
A right-leaning article by Fox News highlights that the House package is expected to go nowhere in the Senate and is seen as more of a show vote. President Biden also faced a new round of backlash on Twitter for his comments on gun control legislation.