COMMON SENSE GUN REFORM

Our nation continues to be terrorized by a seemingly never-ending cycle of gun violence. Mass shootings impact our daily lives, creating fear in our communities as we go grocery shopping, attend concerts, and send our children to school. Gun trafficking and illegal firearms continue to fuel violence in our neighborhoods. That is why Joe has made passing common-sense gun safety reforms that protect innocent Americans one of his top priorities.

 

Since being elected to Congress, Joe has authored and co-sponsored legislation that takes meaningful steps to reduce gun violence, including banning assault weapons and high-capacity magazines, strengthening background checks on all gun sales, and keeping illegal guns off our streets.

 

In Congress, Joe has co-sponsored legislation including:

 

The Gun Records Restoration and Preservation Act

Would repeal restrictions that prevent disclosure of data related to the origins of firearms recovered in crimes.

 

The Raise the Age Act

Would raise the minimum age to purchase a semi-automatic rifle from 18 to 21.

 

The Bipartisan Background Checks Act

Would require background checks on all gun sales and transfers.

 

The Enhanced Background Checks Act

Would close the “Charleston Loophole” by extending the time allowed for thorough background checks to be completed.

 

The Assault Weapons Ban

Would ban the sale, transfer, manufacture, and importation of military-style assault weapons.

 

The Keep Americans Safe Act

Would ban the sale of high-capacity ammunition magazines and limit magazine capacity to 10 rounds.

 

The Federal Extreme Risk Protection Order Act

Would allow family members or law enforcement to petition courts to temporarily remove firearms from individuals who pose a risk to themselves or others.

 

The Equal Access to Justice for Victims of Gun Violence Act

Would remove certain legal protections that currently limit liability for gun manufacturers, distributors, and dealers.

 

The Firearm Risk Protection Act

Would require firearm owners and purchasers to carry liability insurance.

 

The COOL Off Act

Would establish a three-day waiting period before the purchase of a handgun can be completed.

 

The Gun Violence Prevention Research Act

Would authorize funding for research into firearm safety and gun violence prevention.