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Proposed Federal Firearm Legislation HB3285

  this is an anti-gun bill
Legislation Overview

Title: Handgun Purchaser Licensing Act

Subject: Crime and law enforcement: Criminal justice information and records: Firearms and explosives: Law enforcement administration and funding: Licensing and registrations

Description: Authorizes a grant program for states, local governments, and Indian tribes to implement and evaluate handgun purchaser licensing requirements.

Session: 116th Congress

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

Last Action Date: July 30, 2019

Link: https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/3285/all-info

Sponsors

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3 sponsors: Jamie Raskin (D); Jahana Hayes (D); Eleanor Norton (D);

Percentage of House Of Representatives sponsoring bill: 1% (3 of 435)

History
Chamber Date Action
House Jul 30, 2019 Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
House Jun 13, 2019 Introduced in House
House Jun 13, 2019 Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Texts
Type Date Federal Link Text
Introduced Jun 19 2019 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, and Homeland Security

Votes - Click on description to view vote roll call

There have not been any votes on this bill

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