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Proposed Federal Firearm Legislation HB5705

  this is an anti-gun bill
Legislation Overview

Title: To authorize the Attorney General to deny the transfer of firearms and explosives and Federal firearms and explosives licenses and permits to known or suspected terrorists.

Subject: Crime and law enforcement: Administrative remedies: Aviation and airports: Civil actions and liability: Congressional oversight: Crime and law enforcement: Criminal justice information and records: Department of Justice: Evidence and witnesses: Firearms and explosives: Intelligence activities, surveillance, classified information: Judicial review and appeals: Licensing and registrations: Terrorism: Transportation safety and security

Description: To authorize the Attorney General to deny the transfer of firearms and explosives and Federal firearms and explosives licenses and permits to known or suspected terrorists.

Session: 114th Congress

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

Last Action Date: July 22, 2016

Link: https://www.congress.gov/bill/114th-congress/house-bill/5705/all-info

Sponsors

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1 sponsors: Filemon Vela (D);

Percentage of House Of Representatives sponsoring bill: 0% (1 of 435)

History
Chamber Date Action
House Jul 22, 2016 Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
House Jul 8, 2016 Introduced in House
House Jul 8, 2016 Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Texts
Type Date Federal Link Text
Introduced Jul 14 2016 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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