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- H.R.3018
H.R.3018: Handgun Control Act of 1996
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 104th Congress
- This bill is primarily about law
- Introduced March 5, 1996
- Latest Major Action March 28, 1996
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Summary
Handgun Control Act of 1996 - Amends the Federal criminal code to prohibit the importation, manufacture, sale, purchase, transfer, receipt, or transportation (use) of a handgun, with exceptions. Authorizes the Secretary of the Treasury, consistent with public safety and necessity, to exempt such activities by licensed importers, manufacturers, or dealers, and by licensed pistol clubs, as may be required for the operation of such clubs....
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime.
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| March 5, 1996 |
Introduced in the House by Sidney R. Yates (D-Ill.) |