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- H.R.2003
H.R.2003: American Handgun Standards Act of 1999
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 106th Congress
- This bill is primarily about crime and law enforcement
- Introduced May 27, 1999
- Latest Major Action June 8, 1999
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
27 (27 Democrats, 1 Republican)
Bill Summary
American Handgun Standards Act of 1999 - Amends the Federal criminal code to prohibit the manufacture, transfer, or possession of a junk gun that has been shipped or transported in interstate or foreign commerce. Defines a "junk gun" as any handgun that does not meet specified criteria for authorization by the Secretary of the Treasury for importation into the United States. Makes such provision inapplicable to: (1) the possession or transfer...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
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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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| May 27, 1999 |
Introduced in the House by Ellen O. Tauscher (D-Calif.) |