The United States House of Representatives is being urged by the Biden administration to pass two measures that fortify federal background checks for gun purchases. The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) said on Monday that “Gun violence is a public health crisis.” “Every day, gun violence—community violence, domestic violence, suicides, and mass shootings—takes American lives and forever alters many more,” OMB said. “Last year, we saw record levels of homicides in cities throughout our country, violence that disproportionately impacts Black and Latino communities.” The OMB said that the federal background check system is a “proven tool to reduce gun violence and save lives.” “This system, called the National Instant Criminal Background Check System, has kept millions of guns out of potentially dangerous hands.” “The Administration encourages the House to pass two bills that would help close existing loopholes in the system,” OMB said. “The Administration looks forward to working with Congress to …
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