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H.R.2566: To modify the definition of armor piercing ammunition to better capture its capabilities.
About This Bill
- Introduced June 27, 2013
- Latest Major Action July 15, 2013
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
19 (All Democrats)
Bill Summary
Amends the federal criminal code to expand the definition of "armor piercing ammunition" to include a projectile that may be used in a handgun and that is determined by the Attorney General to be capable of penetrating body armor. Requires the Attorney General to: (1) promulgate standards for the uniform testing of projectiles against the Body Armor Exemplar (body armor that the Attorney General determines meets minimum standards for the...
(Source: Library of Congress)
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Bill Actions
Date | Description |
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July 15, 2013 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
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June 27, 2013 |
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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June 27, 2013 |
Introduced in the House by Jackie Speier (D-Calif.) |