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 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
June 16, 2015
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
June 5, 2015
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
June 2, 2015
Referred to House Energy and Commerce
June 2, 2015
Referred to House Judiciary
June 2, 2015

Introduced in the House by Alan Lowenthal (D-Calif.)

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