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S.1977: Gun Violence Intervention Act of 2015
About This Bill
- Introduced Aug. 5, 2015
- Latest Major Action Aug. 5, 2015
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
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Bill Cosponsors
4 (All Democrats)
Bill Summary
Gun Violence Intervention Act of 2015 This bill amends the federal criminal code to prohibit an individual who has been issued a gun violence prevention order from owning, purchasing, possessing, or receiving any firearms. In addition, no person may sell ammunition to any individual subject to a prevention order. The bill is designed to allow family members and associates to petition a court to issue a gun violence prevention order to any...
(Source: Library of Congress)
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Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| Aug. 5, 2015 |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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| Aug. 5, 2015 |
Introduced in the Senate by Barbara Boxer (D-Calif.) |