Washington, June 23 -- Congressman Sean Casten issued the following press release:
U.S. Representative Sean Casten (D-IL-06) introduced the Juvenile Firearms Safety Act, legislation to establish federal prohibitions and penalties for adults who enable children to access firearms that are later used in a crime, to self-harm, or to cause injury or death.
The bill also identifies relevant factors that may be considered in determining whether an adult knew or had reason to know of the risk, including information related to the juvenile's mental health, prior acts of violence, or suicidal ideation.
"Unfortunately, current federal law leaves significant gaps in accountability when adults allow children and teenagers to access firearms," said R...