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S.551: Denying Firearms and Explosives to Dangerous Terrorists Act of 2015
About This Bill
- Introduced Feb. 24, 2015
- Latest Major Action Feb. 24, 2015
- See the four similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
33 (30 Democrats, 2 Independent Democrats, 1 Republican)
Bill Summary
Denying Firearms and Explosives to Dangerous Terrorists Act of 2015 Amends the federal criminal code to authorize the Attorney General to deny the transfer of a firearm or the issuance of a firearms or explosives license or permit (or revoke such license or permit) if the Attorney General: (1) determines that the transferee is known (or appropriately suspected) to be engaged in terrorism or has provided material support or resources for...
(Source: Library of Congress)
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Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| Feb. 24, 2015 |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S1077-1078)
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| Feb. 24, 2015 |
Introduced in the Senate by Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.) |