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H.R.2841: Disarm Hate Act
About This Bill
- Introduced June 8, 2017
- Latest Major Action July 19, 2017
- See the four similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
46 (All Democrats)
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - June 8, 2017
Bill Summary
Disarm Hate Act This bill amends the federal criminal code to prohibit firearm sale or transfer to and receipt or possession by an individual who has: (1) been convicted in any court of a misdemeanor hate crime, or (2) received from any court an enhanced hate crime misdemeanor sentence. The term "convicted in any court of a misdemeanor hate crime" means a conviction for a misdemeanor offense that has, as an element, that the conduct was...
(Source: Library of Congress)
What Lawmakers Are Saying About This Bill
Bill Actions
Date | Description |
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July 19, 2017 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
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June 8, 2017 |
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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June 8, 2017 |
Introduced in the House by David Cicilline (D-R.I.) |