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- H.R.2880
H.R.2880: To amend title 23, United States Code, to encourage States to require background checks requested in connection with the Brady Handgun Violence Prevention Act.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 105th Congress
- This bill is primarily about government operations and politics
- Introduced Nov. 7, 1997
- Latest Major Action Nov. 21, 1997
Bill Sponsor
Bill Summary
Amends Federal highway provisions to direct the Secretary of Transportation to withhold five percent for FY 2001, and ten percent for subsequent fiscal years, of specified apportionments to States not conducting background checks related to the purchase of a handgun pursuant to the Brady Handgun Violence Prevention Act.
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Surface Transportation.
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| Nov. 7, 1997 |
Introduced in the House by Robert E. Andrews (D-N.J.) |