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H.R.2708: Disarm Hate Act
About This Bill
- Introduced May 14, 2019
- Latest Major Action Sept. 10, 2019
- See the four similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
191 (All Democrats)
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - May 14, 2019
Bill Summary
Disarm Hate Act The bill expands the categories of persons who are prohibited from receiving or possessing a firearm. Specifically, it prohibits firearm sale or transfer to and receipt, possession, shipment, or transport by a person (1) who has been convicted of a misdemeanor hate crime, or (2) who has received an enhanced hate crime misdemeanor sentence.
(Source: Library of Congress)
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Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
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| Sept. 10, 2019 |
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 23 - 15.
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| Sept. 10, 2019 |
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
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| Sept. 10, 2019 |
Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security Discharged.
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| June 26, 2019 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
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| May 14, 2019 |
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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| May 14, 2019 |
Introduced in the House by David Cicilline (D-R.I.) |