Biden signs landmark gun legislation: 'God willing, it’s going to save a lot of lives'
Biden signs landmark gun legislation: 'God willing, it’s going to save a lot of lives'
The president called the signing a “monumental day” and said the legislation was proof that Democrats and Republicans could find common ground on important issues.
By Shannon Pettypiece
President Joe Biden signed into law the most sweeping legislation aimed at preventing gun violence in 30 years at the White House on Saturday shortly before departing for Europe for a series of meetings with world leaders.
Biden called the signing of the legislation a "monumental day" and said it was proof that Democrats and Republicans could find common ground on important issues.
“God willing, it's going to save a lot of lives," he said.
The bill provides grants to states for “red flag” laws, enhances background checks to include juvenile records, and closes the “boyfriend loophole” by keeping guns away from unmarried dating partners convicted of abuse. It will also require enhanced background checks for people ages 18 to 21 and funding for youth mental health services.
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The president called the signing a “monumental day” and said the legislation was proof that Democrats and Republicans could find common ground on important issues.
By Shannon Pettypiece
President Joe Biden signed into law the most sweeping legislation aimed at preventing gun violence in 30 years at the White House on Saturday shortly before departing for Europe for a series of meetings with world leaders.
Biden called the signing of the legislation a "monumental day" and said it was proof that Democrats and Republicans could find common ground on important issues.
“God willing, it's going to save a lot of lives," he said.
The bill provides grants to states for “red flag” laws, enhances background checks to include juvenile records, and closes the “boyfriend loophole” by keeping guns away from unmarried dating partners convicted of abuse. It will also require enhanced background checks for people ages 18 to 21 and funding for youth mental health services.
READ MORE: Biden signs landmark gun legislation: 'God willing, it’s going to save a lot of lives' https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/white-hou...
