A Springfield Armory SAINT M-LOCK AR-15 semi-automatic rifle is displayed on a wall of guns during the National Rifle Association (NRA) Annual Meeting at the George R.
Brown Convention Center, in Houston, Texas on May 28, 2022. - America's powerful N WASHINGTON (AP) - House votes to set minimum age of 21 for buying semi-automatic weapons in response to Buffalo, Uvalde shootings.The legislation has almost no chance of becoming law as the Senate pursues negotiations focused on improving mental health programs, bolstering school security and enhancing background checks.
But the House bill does allow Democratic lawmakers a chance to frame for voters in November where they stand on policies that polls show are widely supported."We can't save every life, but my God, shouldn't we try?
America we hear you and today in the House we are taking the action you are demanding," said Rep. Veronica Escobar, D-Texas. "Take note of who is with you and who is not."The House is voting on separate titles of the bill before taking a final vote.