DIRTY POLITICS! This Is How They Forced Through The Gun-Control Bill!

This video from Guns & Gadgets explains the legislative tactics used to pass the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act, a gun control bill. The speaker, an expert in legislative procedures, details the 'strip and insert' method, where a bill with a different original purpose (S.2938, designating a federal building) was amended to include gun control measures. The video highlights the bypass of standard committee review and debate, urging viewers to contact their senators to oppose the bill and protect Second Amendment rights.

Quick Summary

The Bipartisan Safer Communities Act was passed using the 'strip and insert' legislative tactic, where gun control measures were attached as an amendment to bill S.2938, originally a non-controversial federal building designation. This method bypassed standard committee review and debate, allowing the bill to advance rapidly through Congress. Viewers are urged to contact their senators to oppose such measures.

Chapters

  1. 00:52Intro to Dirty Politics
  2. 01:14Explaining "Strip and Insert"
  3. 01:40Current Gun Control Bill Context
  4. 01:52Original Bill S.2938 Details
  5. 02:22Bill's Legislative History
  6. 03:02House Re-vote and Passage
  7. 03:20Amendment and Senate Concurrence
  8. 04:03Final Legislative Stages
  9. 04:38Call to Action Against Bill

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the 'strip and insert' legislative tactic?

The 'strip and insert' tactic involves taking a bill that has already passed one legislative chamber, removing its original text, and inserting the text of a different bill. This new bill then only requires concurrence from the originating chamber, often bypassing standard committee review and debate.

How was the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act passed?

The Bipartisan Safer Communities Act was passed using the 'strip and insert' tactic. It was attached as an amendment to bill S.2938, which originally concerned the designation of a federal building in Tallahassee, Florida. This allowed the gun control measures to advance through Congress more rapidly.

Which senators were involved in the amendment to S.2938?

The amendment to S.2938 that incorporated the gun control language of the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act was introduced by Senators Chuck Schumer, Chris Murphy, John Cornyn, Kyrsten Sinema, and Tom Tillis.

What is the significance of bill S.2938?

Bill S.2938, initially a non-controversial bill to designate a federal building, became the legislative vehicle for the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act. Its journey through Congress, including its initial failure and subsequent passage after amendment, illustrates the 'strip and insert' tactic.

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