Sen. Rand Paul Randal (Rand) Howard PaulSecond GOP senator to quarantine after exposure to coronavirus GOP senator to quarantine after coronavirus exposure The Hill's Morning Report - Sponsored by National Industries for the Blind - Trump seeks to flip 'Rage' narrative; Dems block COVID-19 bill MORE's (R-Ky.) proposal to roll back gun control laws in Washington, D.C., is getting fast-tracked through the Senate.

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Paul's proposal would require the District of Columbia to grant concealed carry permits to both District residents and nonresidents. It would also require the District to honor concealed carry licenses from other states and roll back D.C. laws that currently restrict gun and ammunition ownership.

Paul tried to include a similar proposal in the ObamaCare repeal bill passed by the Senate last week. That failed in a 54-45 vote, with 60 votes needed to include the amendment in the larger reconciliation package, which is expected to be vetoed if it reaches President Obama's desk.

"The District of Columbia police chief said that if you see an active shooter, take them down," the Kentucky Republican said Thursday night ahead of the vote on his amendment. "The problem is it's very difficult to own a gun in D.C., and it's merely impossible to be able to have a gun with you if you were to see an active shooter."