by Sonya Coleman
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The Surgeon General outlines the devastating and far-reaching consequences that firearm violence poses to the health and well-being of the country.
A Surgeon General’s Advisory is a public statement that calls the American people’s attention to an urgent public health issue. Advisories are reserved for significant public health challenges that require the nation’s immediate awareness and action.
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Two years ago today, President Biden signed the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act – the most significant new gun violence prevention law in nearly 30 years!
From reducing gun trafficking and firearm straw purchasing; closing the boyfriend loophole; investing in community violence intervention and mental health resources; and expanding background checks at gun shows – it’s all making a difference in saving lives!
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