An update on gun legislation debate in Congress. Gun control legislation debate begins in the House. Durbin and Hatch on the Senate gun control debate. The aftermath of the Colorado school shootings .
States take the gun industry to court.
President Clinton bans the import of over 50 types of foreign-made assault weapons . Browse the NewsHour's coverage of the law and Congress . The House of Representatives. Like many members of Congress, Michigan Democrat Bart Stupak spent part of the Independence Day recess holding town meetings in his home district. Regular get-togethers with constituents are routine business for most elected officials.