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- H.R.5576
H.R.5576: To authorize the Attorney General to deny the transfer of firearms and explosives and Federal firearms and explosives licenses and permits to known or suspected terrorists.
About This Bill
- Introduced June 24, 2016
- Latest Major Action July 20, 2016
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Bill Cosponsors
11 (6 Democrats, 5 Republicans)
Bill Summary
This bill authorizes the Department of Justice (DOJ) to deny the transfer of a firearm or explosive, or the issuance of an explosives license or permit, to known or suspected terrorists. Specifically, the bill authorizes DOJ to deny those transfers, licenses, or permits if the citizens or permanent residents of the United States are included in the Federal Bureau of Investigation's Terrorist Screening Database's no-fly list or the selectee...
(Source: Library of Congress)
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Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
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| July 20, 2016 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
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| June 24, 2016 |
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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| June 24, 2016 |
Introduced in the House by Carlos Curbelo (R-Fla.) |