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H.R.256: Protect Our Military Families' 2nd Amendment Rights Act
About This Bill
- Introduced Jan. 4, 2017
- Latest Major Action April 25, 2018
- See the five similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
17 (All Republicans)
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - Jan. 4, 2017
Bill Summary
Protect Our Military Families' 2nd Amendment Rights Act This bill amends the federal criminal code to allow a licensed gun dealer, importer, or manufacturer to sell or ship a firearm to the spouse of a member of the U.S. Armed Forces on active duty. (Current law already allows a licensed dealer, importer, or manufacturer to sell a firearm to a member of the U.S. Armed Forces on active duty.) The bill also specifies that, for purposes of...
(Source: Library of Congress)
What Lawmakers Are Saying About This Bill
Bill Actions
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April 25, 2018 |
ASSUMING FIRST SPONSORSHIP - Mr. Hunter asked unanimous consent that he may hereafter be considered as the first sponsor of H.R. 256, a bill originally introduced by former Representative Farenthold, for purposes of adding cosponsors and requesting reprintings pursuant to clause 7 of rule XII. Agreed to without objection.
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Jan. 10, 2017 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
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Jan. 4, 2017 |
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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Jan. 4, 2017 |
Introduced in the House by Blake Farenthold (R-Texas) |