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H.R.3132: Public Health and Safety Act of 1993
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 103rd Congress
- This bill is primarily about crime and law enforcement
- Introduced Sept. 23, 1993
- Latest Major Action Sept. 27, 1993
- See the two similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
14 (All Democrats)
Bill Summary
Public Health and Safety Act of 1993 - Amends the Federal criminal code to prohibit the manufacture, import, export, sale, purchase, transfer, receipt, ownership, possession, transport, or use (transaction) of a handgun or handgun ammunition. Makes exceptions with respect to the military, law enforcement agencies, registered security guard services, and licensed handgun clubs and members of such clubs. Authorizes the Secretary of the Treasury...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
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Referred to the House Committee on Judiciary.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime and Criminal Justice.
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Sept. 23, 1993 |
Introduced in the House by Major R. Owens (D-N.Y.) |