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H.R.5386: To prohibit the discharge of a firearm within 1,000 feet of any Federal land or facility.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 107th Congress
- This bill is primarily about law
- Introduced Sept. 17, 2002
- Latest Major Action Oct. 7, 2002
Bill Sponsor
Bill Summary
Amends the Brady Handgun Violence Prevention Act to prohibit knowingly discharging a firearm within 1,000 feet of any building or land owned or leased by the Federal Government.Makes exceptions for the otherwise lawful discharge of a firearm: (1) by a law enforcement officer or a Federal officer or employee; (2) at a shooting range; or (3) while hunting on Federal land.
(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, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
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Sept. 17, 2002 |
Introduced in the House by Robert E. Andrews (D-N.J.) |