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S.729: Disarm Criminals and Protect Communities Act
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 113th Congress
- This bill is primarily about crime and law enforcement
- Introduced April 15, 2013
- Latest Major Action April 16, 2013
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
10 (All Republicans)
Bill Summary
Disarm Criminals and Protect Communities Act - Establishes within the Department of Justice (DOJ) the Felon and Fugitive Firearm Task Force to strengthen DOJ efforts to investigate and prosecute cases of convicted felons and fugitives who illegally attempt to purchase a firearm. Requires the Task Force to provide direction for and recommendations to the Attorney General regarding such investigation and prosecution, including with respect to:...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
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| April 16, 2013 |
Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 39.
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| April 15, 2013 |
Introduced in the Senate. Read the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time.
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| April 15, 2013 |
Introduced in the Senate by Ted Cruz (R-Texas) |