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”. “For the first time in 30 years, ‘something’ 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 horrible act, abuse and trample on the second amendment,” McConaughey said. “Something ‘has been 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 it supports more responsible gun ownership. “There is still a lot of hard work for both parties, so let ‘s continue to encourage everyone at the table to act in good faith and give them our support to get the job done,” McConaughey said. 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.). McConaughey holds a picture of 10-year-old Alithia Ramirez, who was killed in a mass attack on an elementary school in Ovalde, Texas.AP/Evan Vucci “Today, we announce a common sense, bipartisan proposal for the protection of American children, the safety of our schools and the reduction of the threat of violence throughout our country. “Families are afraid and it is our duty to unite and do something that will help restore a sense of security and safety in their communities,” the senators said in a statement. “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 while protecting the constitutional rights of law-abiding Americans. “We look forward to gaining broad, bipartisan support and passing our common sense proposal into law,” they added. 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. “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 at the moment that we were not in the past. “A window where it looks like a real change, the real change can happen,” he said. Fox News’ Emma Colton and Tracy Wright contributed to this report.
