Congress sends Biden historic gun safety legislation, with GOP support

By: - June 24, 2022 2:38 pm

The Bipartisan Safer Communities Act would provide $11 billion in mental health services for schools and families and curb the illegal trafficking of guns known as straw purchases, in which a buyer can acquire a gun for someone else. Scott Olson/Getty Images

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Ariana Figueroa
Ariana Figueroa

Ariana covers the nation's capital for States Newsroom. Her areas of coverage include politics and policy, lobbying, elections and campaign finance.

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