Published 2 years ago

Biden signs bipartisan gun safety bill into law

Summary by Ground News

President Biden signed the most wide-ranging gun violence prevention bill that Congress has passed in nearly 30 years. The legislation will toughen background checks for the youngest gun buyers. It will also help states put in place red flag laws that make it easier for authorities to take weapons. Most of its $13 billion cost will help bolster mental health programs and aid schools.

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Times of India

US President Joe Biden signs landmark gun measure, says 'lives will be saved'

"Lives will be saved," he said at the White House. Citing the families of shooting victims, the president said, "Their message to us was to do something. Well today, we did." The House gave final approval Friday, following Senate passage Thursday, and Biden acted just before leaving Washington for two summits in Europe.

2 years ago·India

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BBC News

Biden signs landmark US gun control bill

The most significant changes in US gun safety rules in decades follows a series of mass shootings.

2 years ago·United Kingdom

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News18 India

‘Falls Short But Will Save Lives’: US President Biden Signs First Significant Gun Control Law in Decades

The gun legislation includes enhanced background checks for younger buyers and federal cash for states introducing “red flag” laws

2 years ago·India

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The Guardian

‘Lives will be saved’: Biden signs most sweeping gun control law in decades

Bipartisan deal ‘doesn’t do everything I want’, president says, but will toughen background checks and facilitate ‘red flag’ laws

2 years ago·London, United Kingdom

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The Hindu

Biden signs landmark gun measure, says ‘lives will be saved’

President Joe Biden has signed the most sweeping gun violence bill in decades

2 years ago·India

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CTV News

Biden signs landmark gun measure, says 'lives will be saved'

U.S. President Joe Biden on Saturday signed the most sweeping gun violence bill in decades, a bipartisan compromise that seemed unimaginable until a recent series of mass shootings, including the massacre of 19 students and two teachers at a Texas elementary school.

2 years ago·Canada

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