While all eyes were on Michael Cohen, the House passed significant gun control legislation
The universal background check bill, H.R. 8, requires background checks on all firearm sales in the country. Currently, only licensed gun dealers must perform background checks for anyone seeking to purchase a firearm. Most unlicensed sellers do not; H.R. 8 would make that illegal. There are exemptions to the law like"gifts to family members and transfers for hunting, target shooting, and self-defense," according to the House Judiciary Committee website.The measure passed 240-190.
The legislation also has the backing of a multitude of outside groups, including the former congresswoman and gun control advocate Gabby Giffords, the Brady Campaign, Everytown for Gun Safety and Moms Demand Action."Today's historic gun safety victory in Congress is a testament to courage," Giffords said in a statement after the passage of the bill.
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