H. R. 8 -Background Checks Act of 2021
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| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:legislation
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| gptkbp:advocates_for |
gun reform advocates
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| gptkbp:affects |
reduce illegal gun trafficking
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| gptkbp:aims_to |
expand background checks for gun purchases
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| gptkbp:calls_for |
universal background checks
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| gptkbp:campaigns |
2022 elections
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| gptkbp:challenges |
filibuster in the Senate
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| gptkbp:consequences |
future gun control laws
increased scrutiny on gun buyers |
| gptkbp:date |
March 11, 2021
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| gptkbp:future_plans |
Senate consideration
future legislative action |
| gptkbp:historical_context |
gun control debates in the U. S.
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| gptkbp:historical_debate |
Congressional hearings
gun rights vs. gun control safety vs. rights |
| gptkbp:historical_impact |
shooting incidents
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| gptkbp:historical_significance |
post-2012 gun control efforts
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H. R. 8 -Background Checks Act of 2021
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| gptkbp:impact |
gun violence prevention
state-level gun laws gun sales gun ownership culture |
| gptkbp:includes_provisions_for |
family transfers
mandatory background checks |
| gptkbp:influenced_by |
advocacy groups
public protests mass shootings |
| gptkbp:innovation |
gun ownership laws
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| gptkbp:introduced |
gptkb:House_Democrats
gptkb:117th_United_States_Congress |
| gptkbp:is_criticized_for |
Republican lawmakers
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| gptkbp:is_discussed_in |
gptkb:media_outlets
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| gptkbp:is_opposed_by |
gptkb:weapon
gptkb:Gun_Owners_of_America conservative lawmakers gun rights groups celebrities advocating for gun rights studies on gun rights |
| gptkbp:is_supported_by |
gptkb:Everytown_for_Gun_Safety
gptkb:Brady_Campaign bipartisan groups |
| gptkbp:issues |
Second Amendment rights
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| gptkbp:legislation |
gptkb:legislation
gptkb:Biden_administration gptkb:H._R._1446 progressive lawmakers gun control legislation in the U. S. H. R. 8 and H. R. 1446 future gun safety measures increased focus on gun safety. |
| gptkbp:outcome |
Senate vote
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| gptkbp:part_of |
gun safety movement
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| gptkbp:public_awareness |
former President Barack Obama
celebrities advocating for gun control gun safety policies |
| gptkbp:public_perception |
gun violence statistics
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| gptkbp:related_event |
gptkb:March_for_Our_Lives
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| gptkbp:related_to |
gun control
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| gptkbp:requires |
background checks for private sales
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| gptkbp:research |
studies on gun violence
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| gptkbp:sponsor |
gptkb:Democratic_Party
gptkb:Mike_Thompson |
| gptkbp:status |
passed in the House of Representatives
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| gptkbp:subject |
American political discourse
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| gptkbp:supports |
majority of Americans
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| gptkbp:year_created |
March 2, 2021
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Rep._Al_Lawson
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