"Biden Administration's Successful Effort to Close Gun Show Loophole Praised by Rep. Pingree"

The Biden administration has announced plans to close the "gun show loophole" by expanding background check requirements to include anyone selling guns for profit, regardless of location. This move aims to bring an estimated 23,000 unlicensed gun dealers under federal regulation. The bipartisan Safe Communities Act of 2022 facilitated this rule expansion, which does not target personal collectors or gift-givers. Congresswoman Chellie Pingree praised the White House for the effort, emphasizing the need for stricter gun ownership laws in the face of rising firearm-related deaths. U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland signed the final rule, which is expected to become law in about a month.