Rep Swalwell said last night that as soon as this was passed, he called one of the #Parkland kids to let them know.. This is first significant gun legislation seen in Congress in 26 yrs. It's about time. #GunControlNow #ThursdayThoughts
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2-"The House Judiciary Committee passed a measure Wednesday that would require background checks for all gun sales and most gun transfers within the United States, the most significant gun-control legislation to advance this far in Congress in years. The committee spent more than

3-"nine hours debating the bill before voting 21 to 14 to advance it Wednesday night. Next, it will face a vote on the House floor. The measure was among the first actions taken by the newly elected Democratic majority, which pledged to make gun control a top issue.

4-"The bill also has the support of at least five Republicans, a rare feat given the issue often has cleaved along party lines.

5-"The committee also voted 23 to 15 to advance a bill that would close a loophole in the current background-check law that allows a gun purchase if a check is not completed in three days." ~WaPo, 2/14/19