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H.R.787: Public Health and Safety Act of 1997
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 105th Congress
- This bill is primarily about law
- Introduced Feb. 13, 1997
- Latest Major Action March 5, 1997
- See the two similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Summary
Public Health and Safety Act of 1997 - Amends the Federal criminal code to prohibit the manufacture, import, export, sale, purchase, transfer, receipt, ownership, possession, transport, or use (transaction) of a handgun or handgun ammunition. Makes exceptions with respect to the military, law enforcement agencies, registered security guard services, and licensed handgun clubs and members of such clubs. Authorizes the Secretary of the Treasury...
(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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Feb. 13, 1997 |
Introduced in the House by Major R. Owens (D-N.Y.) |