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Biden and Harris Unveil New Executive Actions to Combat Gun Violence, Allocate $135 Million

Sep 26, 2024, 08:15 PM

President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris have announced new executive actions aimed at reducing gun violence in the United States. The measures include cracking down on illegal firearm technologies, such as 3D-printed guns and machine-gun conversion kits, and improving active shooter drills in schools. The executive order also allocates $135 million in funding for states to implement red-flag laws. Harris emphasized the need for universal background checks, an assault weapons ban, and safe storage laws. Additionally, the administration aims to address untraceable ghost guns and utilize Medicaid to push gun control measures. The administration's actions come amid ongoing debates over gun control and the Second Amendment, with some critics arguing that the measures infringe on constitutional rights.