The Orlando massacre has bolstered Democrats’ resolve to use a mental health bill moving through the U.S. House of Representatives to advance gun control.
The mass shooting, the most deadly in American history, has been highly politicized for a number of reasons, but the shooter's mental capacity and ability to purchase high-grade weapons has taken much of the spotlight as politicians and community leaders weigh in on how to prevent such attacks.
A Democratic aide told The Hill that members of the minority party will offer gun-related amendments to legislation scheduled to be taken up soon by the House Energy and Commerce Committee.
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