A potential breakthrough that could lead to the first significant new US gun law in decades has been announced by a bipartisan group of senators
"We're going to get to work writing text first thing morning," he told Reuters.and around the US to urge lawmakers to pass legislation to curb gun violence.Lawmakers still must hammer out legislative language that can attract enough votes to pass in both the Senate and House of Representatives, each narrowly controlled by Democrats.Thousands rally for stricter US gun lawsTwenty senators, including 10 Republicans, released a statement calling for passage of the plan.
"Families are scared, and it is our duty to come together and get something done that will help restore their sense of safety and security in their communities," the politicians said.• The compromise would make the juvenile records of gun buyers under age 21 available when they undergo background checks
• Some people who informally sell guns for profit would be required to obtain federal dealers' licenses, which means they would have to conduct background checks of buyers
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