Sentences with phrase «universal background check legislation»

Schumer promised at the Brady Campaign's gala last November that he would introduce expanded universal background checks legislation in early 2016, as well as press for a floor vote in the Republican - controlled chamber.

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The Manchin - Toomey bill, the only gun legislation in Congress after Sandy Hook that came close to becoming law, didn't even establish universal background checks.

«It is hard for me to believe that we need a piece of legislation on compromise when 92 % of the American public supports universal background checks,» Crebbin said.

Schumer pushed for legislation mandating universal background checks for gun buyers during a swing through Western New York yesterday.

Under heavy pressure from an influential gun - control group, U.S. Sen. Chuck Schumer said he would introduce legislation expanding universal background checks — following through on a months - long pledge to bring forward the bill.

The Alliance is calling on Congress to promote gun reform by passing legislation requiring universal background checks for all gun purchases.

Washington (CNN)- The leading bipartisan negotiations in the Senate for new gun control legislation would favor expanding background checks but would fall short of the universal approach backed by President Barack Obama and many Democrats, CNN has learned.

(CNN)- President Barack Obama angrily chided lawmakers reluctant to back gun control legislation on Monday, saying the overwhelming support for measures like universal background checks among the American people should force action in Congress.

After the massacre there, Mr. Trump called for raising the age limit to buy rifles and backed legislation for near - universal background checks.

The audience applauded for several concepts raised by Deutch and audience members: legislation to restrict assault weapons, improving the mental health system, restricting high - capacity magazines and universal background checks for all gun purchasers.