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S.959: A bill to amend chapter 44 of title 18, United States Code, to prohibit the sale or transfer of a firearm to, or the possession if a firearm by, any person who is intoxicated.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 105th Congress
- This bill is primarily about government operations and politics
- Introduced June 25, 1997
- Latest Major Action June 25, 1997
Bill Sponsor
Bill Summary
Amends the Brady Handgun Violence Prevention Act to prohibit the transfer of a firearm to, and possession of a firearm by, a person who is intoxicated from the use of alcohol or a controlled substance. Mandates that the statement from the transferee to transferor required by such Act specify that the transferee is not so intoxicated.
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
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| June 25, 1997 |
Introduced in the Senate by Frank R. Lautenberg (D-N.J.) |