H.R.115: To prohibit the transfer of a firearm to, and the possession of a firearm by, a person who is intoxicated.

About This Bill

  • This bill was introduced in the 105th Congress
  • This bill is primarily about government operations and politics
  • Introduced Jan. 7, 1997
  • Latest Major Action Jan. 28, 1997

Bill Summary

Amends the Brady Handgun Violence Prevention Act to prohibit the transfer of a firearm to, and possession of a firearm by, a person who is intoxicated. Mandates that the statement from the transferee to transferor required by such Act specify that the transferee is not intoxicated.

(Source: Library of Congress)

Bill Actions

Date Description
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime.
Jan. 7, 1997

Introduced in the House by John Conyers Jr. (D-Mich.)

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