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H.R.2710: Lawful Purpose and Self Defense Act
About This Bill
- Introduced June 10, 2015
- Latest Major Action July 1, 2015
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Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
105 (1 Democrat, 104 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Lawful Purpose and Self Defense Act Amends the federal criminal code to modify the definition of "armor piercing ammunition" for purposes of federal firearms provisions to: (1) include a projectile that is designed and intended by the manufacturer or importer for use in a handgun (currently, a projectile that may be used in a handgun); (2) repeal the exclusion of a projectile that the Attorney General finds is primarily intended for sporting...
(Source: Library of Congress)
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Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| July 1, 2015 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
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| June 10, 2015 |
Referred to House Ways and Means
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| June 10, 2015 |
Referred to House Judiciary
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| June 10, 2015 |
Introduced in the House by Rob Bishop (R-Utah) |