Thom Tillis | House.gov
Thom Tillis | House.gov
The legislation that defines high school hunting and archery safety is now in the hands of President Biden. The bill, which aims to hold funding for high school programs focused on safety in archery and hunting, has garnered support from Sen. Thom Tillis (R-N.C.) of North Carolina and other lawmakers.
Senator Tillis expressed his frustration on the platform X, formerly known as Twitter, with the Biden Administration's attempt to eliminate hunting education in schools, calling it "a slap in the face to millions of Americans." He also highlighted the potential negative impact on future bipartisan cooperation in Congress when an administration acts in bad faith when implementing laws.
The legislation, known as the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act (BSCA), was unanimously passed by the Senate on Sept. 27. It was introduced by Senators Tillis, Krysten Sinema of Arizona, and John Cornyn of Texas. The bill aims to provide students with access to education on hunting, archery, and similar sports.
However, there has been misinterpretation of the legislation by the Biden Administration, according to Fox News. This has led to a crackdown on hunting and archery education. Senator Cornyn criticized the administration's misinterpretation, stating that it is unacceptable and undermines law-abiding Americans' Second Amendment rights. Senators are pushing for the legislation to be passed to ensure the future of these activities for generations to come.
The legislation also aligns with the Protecting Hunting Heritage and Education Act, which reinforces the Second Amendment rights related to hunting and archery. It clarifies that federal education funding should not be prohibited for these activities. The law was passed in May 2022 after a school shooting incident in Texas.
With the legislation now in the hands of President Biden, its fate rests on whether he will sign it into law or veto it. Supporters of the bill hope that it will receive bipartisan support and ensure the preservation of hunting and archery education in schools.
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