U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) led several of his Democratic colleagues in reintroducing two bills to help curb gun violence and strengthen gun safety. The Senator’s ATF Improvement and Modernization (AIM) Act – led by Congressman Don Beyer (D-Va.) in the House – would improve and modernize the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) to better equip the Bureau to crack down on gun violence and the illegal use of firearms. The Handgun Permit to Purchase Act – co-led by Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) and Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) in the Senate and led by Representatives Jamie Raskin (D-Md.) and Jahana Hayes (D-Conn.) in the House – would incentivize state and local governments to implement permit-to-purchase laws that require individuals to obtain a license before purchasing a handgun. “From the mass shootings that traumatize entire communities to the painful toll of daily gun violence in our neighborhoods, we must take action to end the avoidable tragedies roiling our nation. These bills provide a two-pronged approach to reduce gun violence: promoting responsible gun safety measures and providing law enforcement the tools they need to keep our streets safer. Americans are sick of waking up to the news of more […]
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