Every major gun control bill proposed since the Las Vegas massacre is losing ground in Congress
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- There's been little progress on major gun control legislation introduced into Congress since the deadly massacre in Las Vegas earlier this month.
- The push to ban bump stocks, implement tougher background checks, and enforce smart gun technology have all fallen by the wayside.
- A majority of voters support stricter gun laws, but there's a lack of bipartisan support in Congress.
A little more than three weeks after a gunman killed 58 people at a concert in Las Vegas, gun control advocates are still pushing for legislation to help prevent future massacres, but most of the legislation has already stalled in Congress.
After it was revealed that the Las Vegas shooter used bump stocks to increase how fast he could shoot, there seemed to be wide bipartisan support for regulating accessories that turn semi-automatic weapons into fully-automatic ones. Even the National Rifle Association, a staunch pro-gun lobby, said it was willing to consider regulating bump stocks.
As with many gun control pushes, the effort has already fallen by the wayside despite the support.
A Politico poll released in October found that 64% of voters support stricter gun laws, but wide disparities exist between Republicans and Democrats. 83% of Democrats support stricter laws whereas 49% of Republican voters support them.
Here are all other bills introduced since the Las Vegas shooting that have fizzled out in Congress:
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