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H.R.2814: Equal Access to Justice for Victims of Gun Violence Act of 2022
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 117th Congress
- This bill is primarily about crime and law enforcement
- Introduced April 22, 2021
- Latest Major Action July 26, 2022
- See the four similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
85 (All Democrats)
Bill Versions
- Reported in House - July 26, 2022
- Introduced in House - April 22, 2021
Bill Summary
Equal Access to Justice for Victims of Gun Violence Act of 2022 This bill removes limitations on the civil liability of gun manufacturers and the disclosure of gun trace data in civil actions. Specifically, the bill repeals the Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act, which prohibits civil actions against a firearm or ammunition manufacturer, seller, importer, dealer, or trade association for damages resulting from the criminal or unlawful...
(Source: Library of Congress)
What Lawmakers Are Saying About This Bill
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
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| July 26, 2022 |
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 340.
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| July 26, 2022 |
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 117-436.
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| July 20, 2022 |
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 24 - 18.
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| July 20, 2022 |
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
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| July 20, 2022 |
Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security Discharged.
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| Oct. 19, 2021 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
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| April 22, 2021 |
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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| April 22, 2021 |
Introduced in the House by Adam B. Schiff (D-Calif.) |