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President Obama proposed expansive gun-control policies aimed at curbing gun violence. The Obama administration can implement about half of the proposals, but the others — arguably some of the more critical initiatives — will require congressional approval. Read related article orObama's full remarks on the proposals.
Background checks
88 percent of Americans support background checks on people buying guns at gun shows.
Proposal
Action Required By
Require universal background checks for all firearm sales.
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Congress
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Send a letter from ATF to licensed dealers with guidance on how to facilitate background checks for private sellers.
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Obama administration
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Direct U.S. attorney general to review categories of individuals prohibited from having a gun and make recommendations to ensure dangerous people aren't slipping through the cracks.
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Obama administration
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Invest $20 million in fiscal year 2013 to give states stronger incentives to share background data.
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Obama administration
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Hold federal agencies accountable for sharing reliable data with background check system.
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Obama administration
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Remove barriers that prevent states from reporting information on people prohibited from gun ownership for mental health reasons.
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Obama administration
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Military-style assault weapons and high-capacity magazines
58 percent of Americans support a nationwide ban on the sale of assault weapons.
Proposal
Action Required By
Reinstate and strengthen the ban on assault weapons.
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Congress
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Limit ammunition magazines to 10 rounds.
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Congress
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Ban possession of armor-piercing ammunition by anyone other than the military and law enforcement.
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Congress
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Gun violence research
Proposal
Action Required By
Direct the Centers for Disease Control and scientific agencies to conduct research into the causes and prevention of gun violence.
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Obama administration
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Provide $10 million to CDC for additional research on relationship between video games, media images and violence.
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Congress
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Provide $20 million to expand the National Violent Death Reporting System to all 50 states.
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Congress
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Gun safety
Proposal
Action Required By
Launch a national campaign to promote common-sense safety measures.
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Obama administration
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Review and enhance safety standards for gun locks and gun safes.
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Obama administration
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Direct attorney general to review gun safety technologies.
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Obama administration
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Challenge private sector to develop gun safety technology.
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Obama administration
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School safety
55 percent of Americans support placing an armed guard in every school.
Proposal
Action Required By
Provide incentives for police departments to hire school resource officers through COPS hiring grants.
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Obama administration
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Give $150 million to school districts and law enforcement agencies to hire school resource officers, school psychologists, social workers and counselors.
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Congress
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Provide $30 million in one-time state grants to help school districts develop emergency management plans.
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Congress
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Give schools and other institutions a model for how to develop and implement emergency plans.
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Obama administration
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Provide $50 million to help 8,000 more schools train their teachers and staff to create safer and more nurturing environments.
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Congress
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Share best practices on school discipline.
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Obama administration
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Mental health
56 percent of Americans think inadequate treatment of mentally ill people contributes a great deal to gun violence.
Proposal
Action Required By
Provide $55 million for new initiative (Project AWARE) to make sure students get treatment for mental health issues.
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Congress
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Provide $25 million for state-based strategies supporting individuals ages 16-25 with mental health or substance abuse issues.
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Congress
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Provide $25 million to offer students mental health services for trauma or anxiety.
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Congress
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Provide $50 million to train 5,000 additional mental health professionals serving children and young adults.
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Congress
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Clarify that the health-care law does not prohibit doctors from asking their patients about guns in their homes.
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Obama administration
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Launch a national dialogue about mental illness.
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Obama administration
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Finalize requirements for private health insurance plans to cover mental health services.
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Obama administration
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Ensure that Medicaid recipients get quality mental health coverage.
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