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H.R.4980: Firearm Due Process Protection Act
About This Bill
- Introduced April 18, 2016
- Latest Major Action May 17, 2016
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
50 (All Republicans)
Bill Summary
Firearm Due Process Protection Act This bill amends the Brady Handgun Violence Protection Act to establish a 60-day time limit for the Department of Justice to make a final disposition of a request to correct a record in the National Instant Criminal Background Check System. With respect to violations of that limit, the bill establishes a private right to action.
(Source: Library of Congress)
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Bill Actions
Date | Description |
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May 17, 2016 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
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April 18, 2016 |
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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April 18, 2016 |
Introduced in the House by Tom Emmer (R-Minn.) |