White House to create inaugural Gun Violence Prevention Office.
OAN’s Abril Elfi
3:50 PM – Friday, September 22, 2023
President Joe Biden has announced the creation of the first-ever White House Office of Gun Violence Prevention.
On Friday, the 46th president along with Vice President Kamala Harris announced the creation of the first-ever White House Office of Gun Violence Prevention which will be led by Harris. The office is reportedly intended to find a way around congressional negligence on stronger gun control laws.
Biden stated that these steps are meant to save lives, and thanked those affected by gun violence who “found purpose in [their] pain.”
“Because of all of you here today, all across the country, survivors, families advocates, especially young people who demand our nation do better to protect all, who have protested, organized, voted and ran for office and yes, marched for their lives, I’m proud to announce the creation of the first-ever White House Office of Gun Violence Prevention, the first office in our history,” Biden said.
According to the White House, the office is intended to implement the president’s executive orders on gun violence as well as the most recent gun legislation passed by Congress, the 2022 Bipartisan Safer Communities Act, which improves background checks for gun buyers under 21, provides funding for mental health services, and prevents convicted domestic abusers from purchasing a firearm for five years.
In addition to enforcing the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act and his executive orders, the office would organize greater support for survivors, like mental health treatment and financial assistance, which Biden stated is “the same way FEMA responds to natural disasters.”
Reportedly, the office will seek additional executive actions to prevent gun violence and will seek to increase the administration’s collaborations with state and local organizations.
Biden continues to advocate for universal background checks, as well as the prohibition of assault weapons and high-capacity magazines. When Democrats controlled both the House and the Senate, Congress was unable to pass these measures.
“Let me be very clear,” the president said. “If members of Congress refuse to act, then we’ll need to elect new members of Congress that will act, Democrat or Republican.”
The president and vice president were also joined by Representative Maxwell Frost (D-Fla.) who is the youngest member of Congress. He said his first bill in Congress was introducing the Office of Gun Violence Prevention Act of 2023 “and today, that bill … will become a reality due to the executive action, the leadership of President Biden and Vice President Harris.”
Stay informed! Receive breaking news blasts directly to your inbox for free. Subscribe here. https://www.oann.com/alerts
Illegal Immigration Under President Biden’s Watch
Illegal immigration under President Biden’s watch has only been growing since taking office and its surging rapidly heading into 2024.
Possible Deadly Health Consequences of Migrant Surge in Texas
Reports show that the surge of migrants in Texas is coming with possible deadly health consequences.
Americans Should Be Concerned About Government Transparency
In an exclusive interview, Wisconsin Senator Ron Johnson says that Americans should be highly concerned about a government being opaque and dishonest.
with Matt Marcenelle
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The United States argued on Tuesday that Alphabet Inc’s Google broke the law in its efforts to dominate online…
By John Revill ZURICH (Reuters) – ABB is spending $280 million on a new robotics factory in Sweden, the Swiss engineering and…
PARIS (Reuters) – French Europe Minister Laurence Boon on Wednesday welcomed an anti-subsidy investigation into Chinese electric vehicles launched by the EU…
By Mathieu Rosemain and Silvia Aloisi PARIS (Reuters) – Apple said on Wednesday its iPhone 12 model was certified by multiple international…
rnrn
Tragedy and have become advocates for gun control. He also highlighted the importance of bipartisan cooperation in order to pass meaningful gun control legislation.
President Joe Biden announced the creation of the first-ever White House Office of Gun Violence Prevention in a collaborative effort with Vice President Kamala Harris. The office, led by Harris, aims to address the lack of stronger gun control laws due to congressional negligence.
In a tweet, Harris stated that the passing of significant gun safety legislation in 30 years was a result of people marching, organizing, and voting. However, she emphasized that there is still more work to be done, which is why the White House Office of Gun Violence Prevention was established.
President Biden expressed his gratitude to those affected by gun violence who have found purpose in their
" Conservative News Daily does not always share or support the views and opinions expressed here; they are just those of the writer."
