The alleged plot to attack Fort Dix has prompted two New Jersey lawmakers to close what they call ?security gaps? in the United States.

Sen. Frank Lautenberg and Congressman Jim Saxton were at Fort Dix Monday to promote two new bills on gun laws and military base security. Both lawmakers agree that the alleged plot has exposed weaknesses in U.S. military base security.

Sen. Lautenberg has proposed legislation that would add individuals on the terrorist watch list to the nine types of people already blocked from purchasing firearms. According to a federal investigation the senator requested, 35 people with terrorist watch list records were allowed to purchase a firearm between February and June of 2004.

Saxton is calling for federal background checks for all civilians who enter military bases. The legislation also calls for a collaboration with Homeland Security to determine whether people entering bases are U.S. citizens or in the country legally.

So far, the Bush administration has endorsed Lautenberg?s gun control legislation. Saxton is hoping to bring his measure to the House floor Wednesday.

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