Actor Matthew McConaughey issued a statement of support after a bipartisan group of senators agreed on a framework on gun control and gun violence following last month’s horrific mass shooting at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas that killed 19 children and two adults. . The framework focuses mainly on arms control and prevention of armed violence and was announced by a group of bipartisan senators on Sunday. It includes measures to implement an enhanced review process for people under the age of 21 who want to buy firearms, penalties for buying straws, more funding for school resources, expanding school mental health programs, and expanding mental health. health services for children and families. McConaughey, who was born in Ovalde, Texas, said that for the first time in 30 years, he said in an Instagram story “something happened”. MATTHEW MCCONAUGHEY WANTED FOR A RESPONSIBLE WEAPON Actor Matthew McConaughey, originally from Uvalde, Texas, as well as a father and gun owner, speaks to reporters about mass shootings in the United States during a White House press conference in Washington, USA, June 7, 2022. (REUTERS / Ke Lamarck) “For the first time in 30 years, ‘something’ has happened. The Senate has agreed on a bipartisan policy framework that can enhance gun responsibility in America and save lives,” McConaughey said. McConaughey recalled a conversation he had with an American senator last week during a meeting, asking “What is the best change you can imagine?” “Something,” the senator replied, according to McConaughey. The actor said that “something” has been done to stop people who are teasing the second modification. “Something has been done to stop some of the disturbed people who, with every horrific act, abuse and trample on the second amendment,” McConaughey said. “Something has moved that we hope can help in our joint effort to make the loss of so many lives significant.” McConaughey said he thanked the people who made it possible. “I offer a firm handshake and a sincere ‘thank you’ to the members on both sides who came together and set this framework that can promote gun responsibility and save lives,” he added. The actor, however, acknowledged that there is still a lot of “hard work” for both parties to do, but said that Americans should encourage “everyone at the table to act in good faith.” “Let us recognize that today’s announcement does not mean that we have a solution, but supports a more responsible possession of weapons. There is still a lot of hard work for both sides, so let us continue to encourage everyone at the table to act in good faith and support them. “to get this job done,” McConaughey said. TIM MCGRAW, CHRIS PRATT AND SELENA GOMEZ LEAD TO THE STARS SPEAKING AT THE PURPOSE TEXAS SCHOOL Actor Matthew McConaughey, a native of Uwalde, Texas, as well as a father and gun owner, is moved as he holds up a photo of 10-year-old victim Alithia Ramirez as he talks to reporters about the Uwalde school shooting during a White House press conference. Washington, DC, USA, June 7, 2022. (Reuters / Kevin Lamarque) The bipartisan framework for armed violence was announced by Senators Chris Murphy (D-Conn.), John Cornyn (R-Texas), Thom Tillis (RN.C.), Kyrsten Sinema (D-Ariz.), Richard Blumenthal (D -Conn. -Conn.), Roy Blunt (R-Mo.), Cory Booker (D-NJ), Richard Burr (RN.C.), Bill Cassidy (R-La.), Susan Collins (R-Maine) , Chris Coons (D-Del.), Lindsey Graham (RS.C.), Martin Heinrich (DN.M.), Mark Kelly (D-Ariz.), Angus King (I-Maine), Joe Manchin (DW. Va.), Rob Portman (R-Ohio), Mitt Romney (R-Utah), Debbie Stabenow (D-Mich.) And Pat Toomey (R-Pa.). “Today, we announce a common, bipartisan proposal to protect America’s children, keep our schools safe and reduce the threat of violence across our country. Families are afraid and it is our duty to unite and do something “It will help restore a sense of security and safety in their communities,” the senators said in a statement. THE ELDER ANNOUNCES A TWO-PARTY FRAMEWORK FOR A WEAPON CONTROL PACKAGE Hearts on a banner hang on a fence at a closed Robb Elementary School on Friday, June 3rd. (AP / Eric Gay) “Our plan increases the necessary mental health resources, improves school safety and student support, and helps ensure that dangerous criminals and those considered mentally ill cannot buy weapons. Most importantly, our plan saves lives.” “It also protects the constitutional rights of law-abiding Americans. We look forward to gaining broad, bipartisan support and passing our proposal into law with common sense.” Following the mass shooting in Uvalde, Texas, McConaughey visited the White House on June 7 and made an emotional appeal to enact laws to prevent gun violence. CLICK HERE TO RECEIVE THE FOX NEWS APPLICATION “We need background checks,” McConaughey said. “We need to raise the minimum age to buy an AR-15 rifle to 21. We need a waiting period for these rifles. We need red flag laws and consequences for those who abuse them.” “We are in a window of opportunity right now that we have not met again. A window where it looks like a real change, a real change can happen,” he said. Fox News’ Emma Colton and Tracy Wright contributed to this report. Adam Sabes is a writer for Fox News Digital. Story tips can be sent to [email protected] and Twitter @ asabes10.
