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- H.R.1076
H.R.1076: Denying Firearms and Explosives to Dangerous Terrorists Act of 2015
About This Bill
- Introduced Feb. 25, 2015
- Latest Major Action Dec. 7, 2015
- See the six similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
133 (131 Democrats, 2 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Denying Firearms and Explosives to Dangerous Terrorists Act of 2015 Amends the federal criminal code to grant the Attorney General the authority to deny the transfer of firearms or the issuance of a federal firearms and explosives license to any individual if the Attorney General: (1) determines that such individual has been engaged in or has provided material support or resources for terrorist activities, and (2) has a reasonable belief that...
(Source: Library of Congress)
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Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| Dec. 7, 2015 |
Motion to Discharge Committee filed by Mr. Thompson (CA). Petition No: 114-3. (Discharge petition text with signatures.) |
| March 31, 2015 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
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| Feb. 25, 2015 |
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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| Feb. 25, 2015 |
Introduced in the House by Peter T. King (R-N.Y.) |