The Washington Post reports that The White House is planning to withdraw its nominee to run the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives after criticism from both Republicans and Democrats.
Amid allegations of exorbitant, improper spending by its CEO and a failed attempt to file for bankruptcy, the National Rifle Association (NRA) is on the search for a new location for its headquarters, and Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon, along with Secretary of State Ed Buchanan have sent the Virginia-based, purported non-profit organization a letter, inviting them to relocate to Wyoming.
Republicans wrote that they are disturbed a government agency would issue guidance that would tax and take away the ability of tens of millions of Americans, including disabled veterans, to enjoy constitutionally protected rights.
"Actions like the ones President Biden took today infringe on the constitutional rights of law-abiding Americans, while doing nothing to prevent criminals from committing the tragic attacks we have seen in communities across our country."
The bill's primary sponsor, Sen. Anthony Bouchard [R-Laramie County], called the final version of the bill as amended "a joke" and ended up voting against it.
The bill would attempt to use the tenth amendment to the U.S. Constitution to invalidate federal gun laws, according to the wording of the legislation.