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On Saturday, President Biden signed thelargest gun control billin almost 30 years, within 24 hours of passing Congress at an extraordinary rate.
"Time is important. Life will be saved," Biden said in his speech to his country. "From Colombine to Sandy Hook, Charleston, Orlando, Las Vegas, Parkland, El Paso, Atlanta, Buffalo, Yuvarde, and for the daily shootings on the street. Do you just do something for God?"
"Today we did," he added.
The day after the Senate passed the bill with 65-33 votes on Thursday night, the House passed a bipartisan, safer community law with 234-193 votes on Friday, with 14 people. Republicans have crossed the party boundaries.
The new law is an attempt to avoid the mass shootings that have plagued the United States for many years.
President Biden signs the bill S. 2938, Saturday, June 25, 2022, a bipartisan, safer community law guns safety bill at the Roosevelt Room in the White House, Washington. First lady Jill Biden looks to the right. (AP Photo / Pablo Martinez Monsivais)
House Pass Sweep Gun Control Bill Amide Series Mass Shooting
Dozens of people were killed last month in two mass shootings in Buffalo, New York and Uvalde, Texas, each other within a week.
The Senate then began negotiations between 10 Senate Republicans and 10 Senate Democrats, passing gun regulation reforms across the United States, and gun violence.
Republican lawmakers, including minority leader Kevin McCarthy, endorsed the bill and said, " Second Amendment{113, while fully supporting these. It will help reduce the chances of a horrific incident. " } Of citizens who comply with the law.
The latest legislation encourages states to pass the Hazard Signals Act and expand background checks for ages 18-21.
SENATE PASSES BIPARTISAN GUN CONTOL BILL
Yuvalde killed 19 children aged 9 to 11 and 2 teachers The shootings, which are believed to have killed 10 people and injured 3 in the Buffalo Hate Climb attack, were both carried out by an 18-year-old man.
Congressman encouraged the state to publish the records of the previously sealed boy. This can increase the waiting time for a gun purchase by several days.
However, it is unclear whether the latest two shootings may have been thwarted by the latest regulations, even with the new gun control measures.
Both 18-year-old men legally purchased AR-15-style rifles, and neither individual was flagged by the existing Hazard Signals Act.
The wooden cross is a dedicated monument Will be placed at the victims of a shooting at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas on June 3, 2022. On May 24, 19 students and two teachers were killed after an 18-year-old gunner fired in the school. Awakenings and funerals for 21 victims are scheduled throughout the week. (Alex Wong / Getty Images)
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The latest provisions requiring the state to publish boy records flag Buffalo shooter Peyton Gendron, who was evaluated for mental health concerns in 2021 but avoided the red flag. May have helped.
The bill also funds youth mental health programs.
"This bill doesn't do everything I want, it includes the actions I've long sought to save lives," Biden said. I am. "I know there's more to do, and I'll never give up.
" But today is a monumental day, "he added.
Caitlin McFall is a FoxNews Digital reporter. She can contact her on Twitter at caitlin.mcfall@fox.com or @ctlnmcfall.