Congressman Bob Brady introduces bill to prevent state legislatures from overturning/superseding local governments’ gun control legislation

PHILADELPHIA --- Congressman Bob Brady (D., PA) tonight introduced a bill that would prevent a state legislature from overturning/superseding ‎a local government's gun control legislation. The bill would apply to major cities with populations of 500 thousand or more. As an example Brady explains that the bill would prevent the Pennsylvania State legislature from passing a law that would prevent a gun ban passed by Philadelphia.

The bill would specifically “preempt State laws preventing a major city from regulating firearm-related conduct in the city that occurs in or affects interstate or foreign commerce.”

In 2008, Pennsylvania Commonwealth Court threw out Philadelphia ordinances that included limiting gun buys and banned assault weapons. But, Brady says, “In light of the carnage in Orlando, Americans want movement on gun control not just another moment of silence.“ 
 

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