Newsbits

Saturday’s Newsbits:

Elections:

• 2024 New York state Senate and Assembly primary election results
• Pro-gun Republican who had shouting match with Jamaal Bowman gloats over Democrat’s defeat

Legislation:

• Congressman Dan Goldman, Senator Cory Booker Introduce ‘Preventing Pretrial Gun Purchases Act’ to Address Vulnerabilities within the Federal Background Check System
• Congressman Joe Morelle authors legislation to keep stolen guns out of dangerous hands
• Rep. Tim Kennedy calls for action in wake of fatal shooting of 3-year-old in Buffalo

Politics:

• US surgeon general declares gun violence a public health emergency
• Lavine Supports Declaration of Gun Violence as Public Health Crisis
• DOE distributes federal gun safety information to parents