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- H.R.227
H.R.227: Buyback Our Safety Act
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 113th Congress
- This bill is primarily about crime and law enforcement
- Introduced Jan. 14, 2013
- Latest Major Action Jan. 25, 2013
- See the four similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
17 (All Democrats)
Bill Summary
Buyback Our Safety Act - Directs the Assistant Attorney General for the Office of Justice Programs of the Department of Justice (DOJ) to establish a gun buyback program under which the Assistant Attorney General may make grants to assist in funding gun buyback programs carried out by state, local, and Indian tribal law enforcement agencies. Conditions such a grant on the law enforcement agency providing assurances that: (1) it will adequately...
(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. 14, 2013 |
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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| Jan. 14, 2013 |
Introduced in the House by Ted Deutch (D-Fla.) |