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H.RES.468: Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that gun violence is a public health issue and Congress should enact by the end of the 113th Congress comprehensive Federal legislation that protects the Second Amendment and keeps communities safe and
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 113th Congress
- This bill is primarily about crime and law enforcement
- Introduced Jan. 29, 2014
- Latest Major Action March 20, 2014
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
15 (All Democrats)
Bill Summary
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that: (1) gun violence is a public health issue; and (2) Congress should enact, by the end of the 113th Congress, comprehensive legislation that protects the Second Amendment and keeps communities safe and healthy, including by expanding enforceable background checks for all commercial gun sales, improving the mental health system, and making gun trafficking and straw purchasing a federal crime.
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| March 20, 2014 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
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| Feb. 7, 2014 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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| Jan. 29, 2014 |
Referred to House Energy and Commerce
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| Jan. 29, 2014 |
Referred to House Judiciary
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| Jan. 29, 2014 |
Introduced in the House by Alan Lowenthal (D-Calif.) |