US President Joe Biden has signed the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act, a landmark piece of legislation designed to address gun violence in the country. This legislation is the most significant federal gun control measure passed in decades and represents a major victory for gun safety advocates. The new law includes a range of measures aimed at curbing gun violence, including enhanced background checks for gun buyers under the age of 21, funding for mental health services and school safety initiatives, and measures to crack down on straw purchases and ghost guns. The legislation also provides funding for crisis intervention programs and community violence prevention initiatives. In a statement released after signing the bill into law, President Biden hailed the legislation as .