Mitch McConnell 'supportive' of bipartisan gun reform framework in key boost for congressional response to mass shootings
The bipartisan framework deal includes support for state crisis intervention, investment in children and family mental health services and penalties for straw purchasing. It also includes protections for domestic violence victims, clarification on the definition of a federally licensed firearms dealer and funding for school safety resources and school-based mental health services.
A longstanding opponent of strengthening gun regulations and winner of the National Rifle Association's"Defender of Freedom" award, the seven-term senator from the Bluegrass State controls how much his caucus is willing to venture on gun legislation.
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