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- H.R.2037
H.R.2037: Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 107th Congress
- This bill is primarily about law
- Introduced May 25, 2001
- Latest Major Action Oct. 8, 2002
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
233 (45 Democrats, 1 Independent, 188 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act - Prohibits in any Federal or State court a civil liability action brought by any person against a manufacturer or seller of a qualified product (firearm or ammunition), or a trade association, for damages resulting from the criminal or unlawful misuse of such product by the person or a third party. Requires immediate dismissal of any such action pending on the date of enactment of this Act. Excludes...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Congressional Budget Office Estimate
Bill Actions
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Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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Referred to House Energy and Commerce
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Referred to House Judiciary
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Trade and Consumer Protection.
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Subcommittee Hearings Held.
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Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
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Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote.
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Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
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Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 30 - 16.
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Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
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Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 18 - 7.
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Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 107-727, Part I.
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House Committee on Judiciary Granted an extension for further consideration ending not later than Oct. 8, 2002.
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Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 107-727, Part II.
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Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 456.
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| May 25, 2001 |
Introduced in the House by Cliff Stearns (R-Fla.) |