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H.RES.289: Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that gun violence is a public health issue and Congress should enact by the end of the 114th Congress comprehensive Federal legislation that protects the Second Amendment and keeps communities safe and
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 114th Congress
- This bill is primarily about health
- Introduced June 2, 2015
- Latest Major Action June 16, 2015
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
56 (All Democrats)
Bill Summary
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that: (1) gun violence is a public health issue; and (2) Congress should expand enforceable background checks for all commercial gun sales, improve the mental health system, and make gun trafficking and straw purchasing a federal crime.
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
Date | Description |
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June 16, 2015 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
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June 5, 2015 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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June 2, 2015 |
Referred to House Energy and Commerce
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June 2, 2015 |
Referred to House Judiciary
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June 2, 2015 |
Introduced in the House by Alan Lowenthal (D-Calif.) |