The bill was authored by Texas U.S. Senator John Cornyn. It now moves to the U.S. House for consideration. Juneteenth would become the 11th annual federal holiday if the bill is signed into law.
You don't always see Republicans and Democrats working together in Washington, D.C. these days, and when it comes to gun issues, you hardly ever see Republicans and Democrats working together.
Republican Texas Senator John Cornyn and Connecticut Democrat Chris Murphy are reportedly working together to strengthen background checks on those who purchase firearms...