OnPolitics: House GOP looks to repeal gun laws one year after Uvalde

The bill would repeal measures from the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act, the largest gun reform bill in three decades.

Advertisement Read in browser Read in browser On Politics Wed May 24 2023 Hi there OnPolitics readers. Today marks one year since the deadly school shooting in Uvalde, Texas, in which 19 children and two teachers were killed. And while Congress passed the largest gun reform bill in three decades in the weeks following the massacre – the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act – not much has changed since. Now, some House Republicans are pushing to repeal measures from the landmark legislation and other additional measures. What is the Shall Not be Infringed Act?: Republican Rep. Lauren Boebert of Colorado introduced the bill to repeal all "gun control provisions and every Second Amendment Infringement" passed from early 2021 to early 2023 and signed into law by President Joe Biden. Why it matters: The Bipartisan Safer Communities Act expanded background checks on gun buyers younger than 21 to include their mental health and juvenile justice records and added required waiting period of 10 business days for the seller and authorities to complete the review, in addition to incentivizing states to pass red flag laws. It would all be rescinded under the bill. 🕵️‍♂️ Keep reading: 'Just so scary': As mass shootings increase, House GOP wants to repeal bipartisan gun laws ✨ For subscribers: Her sister died in the Uvalde shooting. One year later, she's still fighting for change. 📨 Stay in the know on politics: Sign up for the OnPolitics newsletter DeSantis files paperwork to run for president DeSantis has been getting presidential buzz for more than a year. READ MORE Advertisement Supreme Court considering changes on ethics as pressure mounts Chief Justice John Roberts said the Supreme Court is looking at "things we can do" but offered no specifics on potential ethics changes. READ MORE GOP contenders strategize abortion approach on campaign trail Some GOP candidates who identify as pro-life are playing up their support for expanded healthcare access and certain exceptions to abortion bans. READ MORE McCarthy says debt ceiling talks 'still far apart' as Republicans balk at concessions House Speaker Kevin McCarthy sent Republican negotiators to the White House Wednesday to try to secure a deal on raising the debt ceiling. READ MORE Nikki Haley, Tim Scott still get along. How long will that last? Two South Carolina candidates will have to fight it out for the same voters if they are to stay long-term in the presidential race. READ MORE Sign up for the news you want Exclusive newsletters are part of your subscription, don't miss out! We're always working to add benefits for subscribers like you. SEE ALL NEWSLETTERS ➔ SEE ALL NEWSLETTERS ➔ Advertisement Newsletters   |    eNewspaper   |   Crosswords Follow Us Problem viewing email? View in browser Unsubscribe  •   Manage Newsletters  •  Terms of Service  •   Privacy Policy/Your California Privacy Rights  •  Privacy Notice  •   Do Not Sell My Info/Cookie Policy  •  Feedback