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Proposed Federal Firearm Legislation HB2098

  this is an pro-gun bill
Legislation Overview

Title: Second Amendment Defense Act of 2017

Subject: Crime and law enforcement: Firearms and explosives

Description: Second Amendment Defense Act of 2017 This bill prohibits a federal government officer or employee from taking an action that limits an individual's conduct related to firearms or ammunition that is more restrictive than limitations in effect as of January 3, 2016.

Session: 115th Congress

Last Action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.

Last Action Date: May 1, 2017

Link: https://www.congress.gov/bill/115th-congress/house-bill/2098/all-info

Sponsors

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2 sponsors: Scott Perry (R); Ted Budd (R);

Percentage of House Of Representatives sponsoring bill: 0% (2 of 435)

History
Chamber Date Action
House May 1, 2017 Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
House Apr 14, 2017 Introduced in House
House Apr 14, 2017 Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Texts
Type Date Federal Link Text
Introduced Apr 19 2017 federal link bill text
Amendments
Title Description Date State Link Text Adopted
There are no amendments to this bill at this time
Committee

Chamber: H

Committee Name: Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, And Investigations

Votes - Click on description to view vote roll call

There have not been any votes on this bill

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