Legislators
Bills
Statements
Lobbying
Travel
Searching...- Bills
- H.R.2296
H.R.2296: Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives Reform and Firearms Modernization Act of 2009
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 111th Congress
- This bill is primarily about crime and law enforcement
- Introduced May 7, 2009
- Latest Major Action June 12, 2009
- See the two similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
244 (77 Democrats, 168 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives Reform and Firearms Modernization Act of 2009 - Amends the federal criminal code to revise the civil penalties for violations of firearms law and the procedures for assessing such penalties. Requires fines to be based upon the nature and severity of the violation, the size of the firearms business involved, and the prior record of the firearm's licensee. Prohibits consideration of the amount...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
|
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, 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.
|
|
|
Referred to House Judiciary
|
|
|
Referred to House Ways and Means
|
|
|
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
|
|
| May 7, 2009 |
Introduced in the House by Steve King (R-Iowa) |