H. R. 21 -Bipartisan Background Checks Act
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gptkb:legislation
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7
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Rep._Mark_Meadows
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| gptkbp:addresses |
loopholes in existing laws
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| gptkbp:aims_to |
improve public safety
expand background checks for gun purchases illegal gun sales |
| gptkbp:has |
debated in Congress
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| gptkbp:has_impact_on |
Second Amendment rights
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| gptkbp:historical_debate |
town hall meetings
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| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
H. R. 21 -Bipartisan Background Checks Act
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| gptkbp:impact |
gun violence prevention
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| gptkbp:includes |
exceptions for certain transfers
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| gptkbp:influenced_by |
mass shootings
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| gptkbp:introduced |
January 9, 2019
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| gptkbp:is_analyzed_in |
academic studies
policy experts |
| gptkbp:is_considered |
a significant legislative effort
a response to public demand for change a priority for gun control advocates |
| gptkbp:is_criticized_for |
potential infringement on rights
some political commentators |
| gptkbp:is_discussed_in |
gptkb:media_outlets
political analysts |
| gptkbp:is_evaluated_by |
Congressional committees
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| gptkbp:is_expected_to |
face challenges in the Senate
generate significant debate |
| gptkbp:is_influenced_by |
advocacy groups
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| gptkbp:is_linked_to |
public opinion polls
state-level gun laws |
| gptkbp:is_opposed_by |
gptkb:weapon
gun rights advocates some state legislatures some civil liberties groups |
| gptkbp:is_part_of |
2021 legislative agenda
ongoing legislative efforts national conversation on gun violence larger gun reform efforts the 116th Congress agenda |
| gptkbp:is_promoted_by |
non-profit organizations
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| gptkbp:is_supported_by |
gptkb:Democratic_Party
some religious organizations some business leaders some law enforcement groups gun safety advocates |
| gptkbp:legislation |
gptkb:H._R._8
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| gptkbp:part_of |
gun safety measures
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| gptkbp:proposed_by |
gptkb:legislation
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| gptkbp:related_to |
gun control
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| gptkbp:requires |
reporting of lost or stolen firearms
background checks for private sales |
| gptkbp:sponsor |
bipartisan group of lawmakers
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| gptkbp:status |
passed in the House
awaiting Senate action |
| gptkbp:supports |
majority of Americans
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