Lawmakers in both chambers earlier this year considered, but rejected, legislation to encourage safe gun storage, which is shown to reduce firearm deaths and injuries among young people.
‘As leaders in our state, we can no longer settle for mere expressions of sympathy after these events.’
‘I first met Vice President Harris as a gun safety advocate before I ran for Congress. Then and now, her leadership, vision, and commitment to America amaze me.’
The current one-year ban began as part of a nationwide conservative backlash against mandates meant to prevent the spread of the virus.
Opponents said the measure would hurt transgender children by requiring physicians to violate medical standards of care.
Georgia is one of four states that have runoffs in General Elections, though only Georgia and Louisiana use them for all races.
