US President Biden urges Congress to take action against gun violence

US President Biden made a written statement on the occasion of “National Gun Violence Awareness Day.” Noting that 40,000 Americans were victims of gun violence last year alone, Biden noted that he signed the most important gun safety law in recent years.

Biden noted that even that was insufficient. he used the phrases.

Stating that Republicans in the US Congress continue to follow orders from the gun lobby instead of listening to their voters, Biden said: “Instead of protecting our children from gun violence in the classroom, the Republicans in Congress focus on protecting gun manufacturers. of responsibility.” she made the assessment of him.

Biden said that while guns continue to kill children in the United States, it shouldn’t be too difficult to convince Republicans in Congress and that state lawmakers should take action.

Noting that Americans should demand more, Biden said: “It is in our hands to protect our malls, markets, movie theaters, and places of worship from future gun violence. It is in our hands to prevent parents from worrying about dropping their children off at school every day, and to prevent our children from having to learn how to respond to attacks before they even learn to read and write. But Congress needs to act.” she made the statement.

GUN VIOLENCE IN THE US

Since the beginning of the year, 17,737 people have died in the United States due to gun violence.

According to the Gun Violence Archive (GVA), which archives gun violence in the country, 268 mass shootings took place in the United States this year.

Victims of gun violence include 113 children ages 0-11 and 642 children ages 12-17. The number of children injured between the ages of 0-17 was recorded as 1894.

587 people lost their lives and 361 people were injured in armed violence involving police.

For 9 years, June 2 has been known as “National Gun Violence Awareness Day” in order to draw attention to gun violence and mass shootings that sparked heated debates in American society, especially in the United States. Congress and in the capital.

On the day, non-governmental organizations and anti-gun groups from all over the country organize events throughout the week, wearing orange dresses, to commemorate the victims and perpetrators of gun violence.

In fact, the members of the US Congress are called to take action for the necessary legal regulations and demand a future without armed violence in the country. (AA)