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H.R.949: To amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit the disposition of a firearm to, and the possession of a firearm by, non-permanent resident aliens.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 105th Congress
- This bill is primarily about immigration
- Introduced March 5, 1997
- Latest Major Action March 11, 1997
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
14 (14 Democrats, 1 Republican)
Bill Summary
Amends the Brady Handgun Violence Prevention Act to prohibit the disposition of a firearm or ammunition to, and the possession of a firearm or ammunition by, non-permanent resident aliens.
(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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March 5, 1997 |
Introduced in the House by Nita M. Lowey (D-N.Y.) |