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This bill essentially states that members of the House of Representatives believe that:

Gun violence is a public health issue;
They need to work together to create legislation that both protects a person's right to bear arms (the Second Amendment), while keeping communities safe;

Such a plan under this resolution would need to include more background checks on commercial firearm sales, better mental health programs nationally, and harsher punishments for illegal firearm purchases. This is specific to gun trafficking straw purchasing (when a person buys a gun for someone who cannot purchase one for themselves).

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