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- H.R.137
H.R.137: Fix Gun Checks Act of 2013
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 113th Congress
- This bill is primarily about crime and law enforcement
- Introduced Jan. 3, 2013
- Latest Major Action Jan. 25, 2013
- See the two similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
93 (All Democrats)
Bill Summary
Fix Gun Checks Act of 2013 - Amends the NICS Improvement Amendments Act of 2007 (NICS Act) to modify the periods during which penalties are applicable to states that do not make certain records pertaining to firearms eligibility electronically available to the National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICBCS). Repeals provisions authorizing the Attorney General to waive certain penalties if a state provides substantial evidence that...
(Source: Library of Congress)
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Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| Jan. 25, 2013 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, And Investigations.
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| Jan. 3, 2013 |
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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| Jan. 3, 2013 |
Introduced in the House by Carolyn McCarthy (D-N.Y.) |