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H.R.2276: Firearm Victims Prevention Act
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 103rd Congress
- This bill is primarily about taxation
- Introduced May 26, 1993
- Latest Major Action June 1, 1993
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
8 (All Democrats)
Bill Summary
Firearm Victims Prevention Act - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to increase the excise tax on manufacturers of certain handguns, assault weapons, and ammunition. Imposes a retail excise tax on the sale, transfer, or other disposition of such weapons and ammunition. Establishes the Health Care Trust Fund to make grants to facilities providing medical care to gunshot victims. Amends the Federal criminal code to increase the license application...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the House Committee on Judiciary.
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Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime and Criminal Justice.
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| May 26, 1993 |
Introduced in the House by Carrie P. Meek (D-Fla.) |