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- H.R.5865
H.R.5865: To amend chapter 44 of title 18, United States Code, to require a court adjudication before certain veterans may be denied the right to possess a firearm, and for other purposes.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 110th Congress
- This bill is primarily about law
- Introduced April 22, 2008
- Latest Major Action April 22, 2008
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
6 (All Republicans)
Bill Summary
Amends the federal criminal code to require an adjudication by a federal or state court before a veteran with an honorable discharge can be prohibited from owning or possessing a firearm based upon a determination that such veteran is mentally defective or has been committed to a mental institution.
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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| April 22, 2008 |
Introduced in the House by Virgil H. Goode (R-Va.) |