Hours after the bill's text was released, the plan cleared a procedural hurdle in the Senate, with the backing of Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and Minority Leader Mitch McConnell. Senate leaders are hoping it passes the upper chamber this week.
was also 18, which would have subjected them to more thorough background checks under the proposed bill.Improves federal background check system's examination of juvenile records
Under the plan, the system has up to three business days to conduct an initial search and up to 10 business days to complete additional investigation. But gun rights can be restored for those convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence five years after completing their sentence if they haven't been convicted of another offense.The Senate's bill provides $750 million for the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program for states to create crisis intervention programs.
The measure also establishes a Federal Clearinghouse on School Safety Evidence-based Practices, which serves as a federal resource to identify and publish online evidence-based practices and recommendations to improve safety.
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