Top Democrat: House will consider new gun control measures

Published



The House Judiciary Committee will meet to consider advancing new gun control legislation, including a ban on assault-style weapons and high-capacity gun clips, Majority Leader Steny Hoyer said.

“There are a lot of bills involved, and I’m sure they are going to look at all of those and see what opportunities we have,” the Maryland Democrat told reporters Monday as he left a news conference on gun violence held in the Capitol.

Full midterm coverage.Deeper analysis.

Get unlimited access to Washington Examiner's reporting, expert analysis, and coverage of the midterm elections.

Get Unlimited Access

Cancel anytime.