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- H.R.2005
H.R.2005: Personalized Handgun Safety Act
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 113th Congress
- This bill is primarily about crime and law enforcement
- Introduced May 15, 2013
- Latest Major Action June 14, 2013
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
19 (All Democrats)
Bill Summary
Personalized Handgun Safety Act - Requires the Director of the National Institute of Justice to make grants to qualified entities (states or local governments, organizations, or institutions of higher education) to develop technology for personalized handguns (a handgun that enables only the authorized user to fire it). Requires a recipient to use not less than 70% of grant funds to develop technology for personalized handguns. Allows such...
(Source: Library of Congress)
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Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| June 14, 2013 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
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| May 17, 2013 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade.
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| May 15, 2013 |
Referred to House Energy and Commerce
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| May 15, 2013 |
Referred to House Judiciary
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| May 15, 2013 |
Introduced in the House by John F. Tierney (D-Mass.) |