社評0625 國會將通過新控槍法案

國會將通過新控槍法案

美國眾議院週五將通過多年來最新的控制槍支法案，並將送交拜登總統簽署後立即生效。

在參議院経過兩黨之全面協商 ，週四晚間已経取得共和黨之支持通過了槍支修正案， 其中包括以七億五千萬之特別預算來支持心理諮商學校安全、 緊急支援及青少年之犯罪背景資料檢查。

在此法案中並將特別審查十八至二十一歲之間之青少年購槍的審查程序， 並關閉所謂男女朋友關係之漏洞。

參議院是以六十五對三十三票通過了修正案， 眾議院將於週五上午集會來表決，以便迅速交由總統簽署生效。

我們對此法案之通過舉雙手贊成， 多年來槍支氾濫造成之大型屠殺事件已經造成社會之嚴重治安事件， 而且肇事兇手多半是青少年 ，這簡直是令人匪夷所思， 為什么這些未滿二十一歲的問題青年會如此容易拿到槍械來犯罪。

這個新的法律將加大對購槍者背景調查之力度 ，尤其是對那些有犯罪紀錄及家庭暴力的人， 決不可詪他們持槍犯案。

我們要感謝參眾議院之各位立法諸公 ，你們總算有此共識為民解難， 减少對社會不安之恐襲。

Bipartisan Gun Bill Passes In Congress

The U.S. Senate’s compromise legislation on gun safety is the most significant new federal gun safety law in decades.

It includes money for school safety, mental health, across-state intervention programs and incentives for states to include juvenile records in the National Instant Criminal Background Check System which will provide more comprehensive checks for those between the ages of 18 to 21 who want to buy a gun.

In the bill there are $750 million to help the states implement and run crisis intervention management programs, the red flag program which are designed to keep guns out of the hands of those who pose a threat to themselves or others.

This legislation closes a year-old loophole in a domestic violence law that barred individuals who had been convicted of domestic violence crimes against spouses or partners with whom they shared children, or cohabitated with, from having guns. The bill goes after individuals who sell guns as primary sources of income, but have previously evaded registering as federally licensed dealers who are required to administer background checks before they sell a gun to someone.

The Senate passed the bill by a vote of 65-33. The House of Representatives will take action to send the bill to President Biden to sign it into law.

The large scale massacres caused by the flood of guns over the years has became the most serious public security issue in our society. This bill may not solve the whole problem, but at least will let all the people feel better.