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- H.R.4399
H.R.4399: Equal Access to Justice for Victims of Gun Violence Act
About This Bill
- Introduced Feb. 1, 2016
- Latest Major Action Feb. 29, 2016
- See the four similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
59 (All Democrats)
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - Feb. 1, 2016
Bill Summary
Equal Access to Justice for Victims of Gun Violence Act This bill amends the Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act to repeal provisions that prohibit state or federal civil actions or administrative proceedings from being brought against firearm or ammunition manufacturers, sellers, importers, dealers, or trade associations for criminal or unlawful misuse of a firearm by the person bringing the action or a third party. The bill lifts the...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
Date | Description |
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Feb. 29, 2016 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.
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Feb. 1, 2016 |
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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Feb. 1, 2016 |
Introduced in the House by Adam B. Schiff (D-Calif.) |