Wisconsin Republicans Vote No on Gun Reform Package

Monday, June 27th, 2022 -- 9:10 AM

(Bob Hague, WRN) Wisconsin Republicans did not support a modest package of gun reforms which President Joe Biden has signed into law.

The Bipartisan Safer Communities Act passed the House on Friday with 14 Republican votes, none from Wisconsin. It provides funding for mental health services and school security programs, expands criminal background checks for some gun buyers, prohibits a larger group of domestic-violence offenders from purchasing guns, and funds so called “red flag” programs allowing courts to seize guns from troubled individuals.

Republican Senator Ron Johnson said provisions of the bill ignore constitutional rights. Democratic Senator Tammy Baldwin said it will help protect people from gun violence.

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