OH SCR22

Urges Congress to enact legislation prohibiting individuals suspected of terrorist activity from legally purchasing firearms and explosives.

Notes that no current federal law prevents individuals under FBI investigation or on the U.S. terrorist watch list from legally purchasing firearms.

References a June 12, 2016 mass shooting in Orlando, Florida where the shooter—previously investigated by the FBI and on a terrorist watch list—legally purchased firearms one week before the attack that killed 49 people and wounded 53 others.

Cites a Quinnipiac University poll showing 83% of Americans support prohibiting terrorism suspects from purchasing firearms, including 77% of Republicans, 89% of Democrats, and 85% of Independents.

Directs the Ohio Senate Clerk to transmit copies of the resolution to the President, Congress, Ohio's congressional delegation, and Ohio news media.