The Senate is weighing the first major legislation aimed at curbing gun violence since the Newtown shootings, but despite months of negotiations the fate of that bill remains unclear. So instead of waiting for a vote, we are turning to you for help in finding out where Congress stands. Take a look at the current proposal, then help us fill in the blanks by calling your elected official and asking them how they plan to vote.
There are three steps to this process: 1. Find your Senator 2. How are they voting? 3. Report your findings
Senate Bill 649 is expected to contain three key provisions.
Background Checks - a measure imposing penalties on states that don’t submit background check data to a national database and requiring background checks for every gun sale (currently only required for commercial dealers).
Gun Trafficking - a measure to punish and deter gun purchases by straw buyers.
School Safety - a measure to improve school security through various programs and appropriations.