H.R.445: To provide that the firearms prohibitions applicable by reason of a domestic violence misdemeanor conviction do not apply to government entities.

About This Bill

  • This bill was introduced in the 105th Congress
  • This bill is primarily about families
  • Introduced Jan. 9, 1997
  • Latest Major Action March 5, 1997

Bill Summary

Amends the Federal criminal code to make firearms prohibitions applicable by reason of a domestic violence misdemeanor conviction inapplicable to Government entities. Makes such provision retroactive.

(Source: Library of Congress)

Bill Actions

Date Description
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime.
Joint Hearings Held by the Subcommittee on Crime and by the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Youth and Families.
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Jan. 9, 1997

Introduced in the House by Bart Stupak (D-Mich.)

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