Statements (74)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:United_States_federal_law
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
4
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Gun_Violence_Prevention_Act
gptkb:Jamaal_Bowman gptkb:Mike_Gallagher |
| gptkbp:advocates_for |
Supported by various advocacy groups.
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| gptkbp:amended_by |
Several proposed amendments during debate
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| gptkbp:analysis |
Subject to analysis by various think tanks.
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| gptkbp:challenges |
May face legal challenges.
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| gptkbp:committee |
gptkb:House_Committee_on_the_Judiciary
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| gptkbp:community_engagement |
Encourages public engagement on gun issues.
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| gptkbp:community_impact |
Aims to create safer communities.
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| gptkbp:consequences |
Has political implications for upcoming elections.
Influences state-level legislation. |
| gptkbp:economic_impact |
Aims to reduce gun-related crimes.
May affect gun owners' rights. May affect private sales. |
| gptkbp:election_year |
March 11, 2021
227-203 in favor |
| gptkbp:enforces |
Requires federal and state enforcement.
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| gptkbp:floors |
March 17, 2021
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| gptkbp:future_plans |
Future considerations for gun legislation.
Senate consideration |
| gptkbp:governing_body |
Outcome uncertain in the Senate.
Part of Democratic legislative priorities. Similar bills introduced in previous Congresses. Underwent standard legislative process. |
| gptkbp:has_member |
Held prior to vote.
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| gptkbp:historical_context |
Part of ongoing gun control efforts.
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| gptkbp:historical_debate |
Public debate continues on gun control.
Will be a topic in future debates. |
| gptkbp:historical_significance |
Significant in the context of gun control history.
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| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
H. R. 8
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| gptkbp:impact |
Aims to reduce gun violence
Could lead to more comprehensive gun laws. |
| gptkbp:includes_provisions_for |
Certain transfers exempted.
Includes penalties for violations. |
| gptkbp:introduced |
gptkb:117th_United_States_Congress
March 2, 2021 |
| gptkbp:involved_countries |
States can implement stricter laws.
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| gptkbp:is_criticized_for |
Criticized by gun rights advocates.
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| gptkbp:is_opposed_by |
gptkb:weapon
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| gptkbp:is_supported_by |
gptkb:Everytown_for_Gun_Safety
gptkb:Brady_Campaign_to_Prevent_Gun_Violence |
| gptkbp:issues |
Gun rights vs. gun control debate.
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| gptkbp:judges |
Witnesses testified during hearings.
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| gptkbp:legislation |
gptkb:H._R._1446
Could lead to more comprehensive reforms. May be reintroduced in future Congresses. May influence future gun control legislation. Published in the Congressional Record S. 529 |
| gptkbp:media_coverage |
Extensive media coverage.
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| gptkbp:plot_summary |
Expands background check requirements for gun sales.
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| gptkbp:political_party |
Some bipartisan support noted.
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| gptkbp:political_position |
Aims to enhance public safety.
Intended to close loopholes. |
| gptkbp:public_awareness |
Increased public awareness of gun issues.
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| gptkbp:public_perception |
Divided along party lines.
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| gptkbp:purpose |
To require background checks for firearm transfers.
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| gptkbp:related_to |
background checks
gun control |
| gptkbp:sound |
March 11, 2021
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| gptkbp:sponsor |
gptkb:Chris_Smith
gptkb:Debbie_Wasserman_Schultz gptkb:Mike_Thompson gptkb:Lucy_Mc_Bath Engaged various stakeholders. |
| gptkbp:status |
Passed in the House of Representatives
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| gptkbp:supports |
Majority of Americans support background checks.
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| gptkbp:text |
Available on Congress.gov
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| gptkbp:title |
gptkb:Bipartisan_Background_Checks_Act_of_2021
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| gptkbp:voter_turnout |
Voter response varies by region.
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| gptkbp:year_created |
March 2, 2021
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