Legislators
Bills
Statements
Lobbying
Travel
Searching...- Bills
- H.R.965
H.R.965: To prohibit the possession or transfer of junk guns, also known as Saturday Night Specials.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 113th Congress
- This bill is primarily about crime and law enforcement
- Introduced March 5, 2013
- Latest Major Action April 8, 2013
- See the two similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsor
Bill Summary
Amends the Brady Handgun Violence Prevention Act to prohibit the possession or transfer of a junk gun which has been shipped or transported in interstate or foreign commerce. Exempts the continuous and otherwise lawful possession of such a gun that began before the effective date of this Act. Defines "junk gun" to mean: (1) a handgun that is not a sporting handgun (i.e., a type of handgun generally recognized as particularly suitable for or...
(Source: Library of Congress)
What Lawmakers Are Saying About This Bill
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| April 8, 2013 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, And Investigations.
|
| March 5, 2013 |
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
|
| March 5, 2013 |
Introduced in the House by Luis V. Gutiérrez (D-Ill.) |