H.R.5005: Firearms Corrections and Improvements Act

About This Bill

  • This bill was introduced in the 109th Congress
  • This bill is primarily about taxation
  • Introduced March 16, 2006
  • Latest Major Action Sept. 13, 2006

Bill Cosponsors

139 (26 Democrats, 114 Republicans)

Bill Summary

Firearms Corrections and Improvements Act - Amends firearms provisions of the federal criminal code to: (1) lift restrictions on the possession, transfer, and importation of machineguns, and certain other shotguns and rifles, for contractors providing national security services for the United States and training related to such services, and for manufacturers for testing, research, design, or development purposes; (2) prohibit the Attorney...

(Source: Library of Congress)

Congressional Budget Office Estimate

The Congressional Budget Office has produced a cost estimate for H.R.5005.

Bill Actions

Date Description
Referred to the House Committee on Judiciary.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote .
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 21 - 11.
March 16, 2006

Introduced in the House by Lamar Smith (R-Texas)

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