President Barack Obama presented a comprehensive gun control proposal to the country on Wednesday, about one month after the .
The Huffington Post reports that the proposal includes four major sections, focusing on topics like law enforcement, mental health, school safety and the availability of dangerous weapons.
Many of these measures would require congressional action and could cost up to $500 million.
The president also announced more than 20 executive orders that can go into effect immediately, the New York Times reports. These include having the attorney general review the categories of people who are not allowed to have guns, reviewing safety standards for gun locks and safes and providing training on armed attacks to first responders and school officials. Visit the New York Times for a full list.
The full text of the president’s plan is available on the White House website, along with a list of the main components.
For more on the proposals—as well as what it would take for the president to get them through Congress—check out the Huffington Post article.
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The president has offered simple solutions that will save lives. They do not interfere with the Second Amendment, and they are popular with the majority of Americans--including gun owners and NRA members. -Pamela Ghaster Rocky River, Ohio