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H.R.84: Knife Owners' Protection Act of 2017
About This Bill
- Introduced Jan. 3, 2017
- Latest Major Action Jan. 25, 2017
- See the two similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
10 (All Republicans)
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - Jan. 3, 2017
Bill Summary
Knife Owners' Protection Act of 2017 This bill permits an individual to transport a knife between two places (i.e., states) where knife possession, carry, or transport is legal. A knife must be securely stored during transport, unless it is an emergency knife designed to cut seat belts. This bill prohibits the arrest or detention of an individual for a knife violation unless there is probable cause to believe the individual failed to securely...
(Source: Library of Congress)
What Lawmakers Are Saying About This Bill
Bill Actions
Date | Description |
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Jan. 25, 2017 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Digital Commerce and Consumer Protection.
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Jan. 23, 2017 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
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Jan. 3, 2017 |
Referred to House Energy and Commerce
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Jan. 3, 2017 |
Referred to House Judiciary
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Jan. 3, 2017 |
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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Jan. 3, 2017 |
Introduced in the House by Andy Biggs (R-Ariz.) |