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H.R.591: Gun Show Loophole Closing Act of 2011
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 112th Congress
- This bill is primarily about crime and law enforcement
- Introduced Feb. 9, 2011
- Latest Major Action Feb. 28, 2011
- See the seven similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
31 (All Democrats)
Bill Summary
Gun Show Loophole Closing Act of 2011 - Amends the federal criminal code to make it unlawful for any person to operate a gun show unless such person: (1) has attained 21 years of age; (2) is not prohibited from transporting, shipping, or receiving firearms and has not violated any federal firearms requirements; (3) has registered with the Attorney General as a gun show operator and has provided a photograph and fingerprints; (4) has not...
(Source: Library of Congress)
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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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Feb. 9, 2011 |
Introduced in the House by Carolyn McCarthy (D-N.Y.) |