WASHINGTON - US President Joe Biden on Sunday praised limited proposals from senators on curbing gun violence as"important steps", while noting that they fell short of his calls for more radical change.
The President had pushed for far more substantive reforms, including a ban on assault rifles - which were used in shootings at a Texas elementary school that killed 21 people and a New York State supermarket that left 10 dead - or at least an increase in the age at which they can be purchased. Senators led by Democrat Chris Murphy of Connecticut and Republican John Cornyn of Texas said the deal includes giving grants to states to enact and implement"red flag" laws allowing courts to remove guns from potentially dangerous owners, and more funding for mental health services and school safety.
"Families are scared, and it is our duty to come together and get something done that will help restore their sense of safety and security in their communities," the 20 senators involved in the talks said in a statement. Some of the negotiators have said they are hopeful that legislation could move before the Senate leaves for a July 4 holiday recess.
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