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- H.R.116
H.R.116: Gun Safety Act
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 105th Congress
- This bill is primarily about families
- Introduced Jan. 7, 1997
- Latest Major Action Jan. 28, 1997
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Summary
Gun Safety Act - Amends the Federal criminal code to prohibit the transfer or possession of a junk gun that has been shipped or transported in interstate or foreign commerce. Defines a "junk gun" as any firearm that does not meet specified criteria for authorization by the Secretary of the Treasury for importation into the United States. Makes such provision inapplicable to: (1) the possession or transfer of any junk gun otherwise lawfully...
(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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| Jan. 7, 1997 |
Introduced in the House by John Conyers Jr. (D-Mich.) |