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- H.R.971
H.R.971: AVERT Future Gun Violence Act of 2019
About This Bill
- Introduced Feb. 5, 2019
- Latest Major Action March 22, 2019
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - Feb. 5, 2019
Bill Summary
Animal Violence Exposes Real Threat of Future Gun Violence Act of 2019 or the AVERT Future Gun Violence Act of 2019 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 or possession by an individual who has been convicted in any court of a misdemeanor crime of animal cruelty.
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
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| March 22, 2019 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
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| Feb. 5, 2019 |
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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| Feb. 5, 2019 |
Introduced in the House by Katherine Clark (D-Mass.) |