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S.2938

S.2938: Bipartisan Safer Communities Act

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This bill was introduced in the 117th Congress
This bill is primarily about government operations and politics
Introduced Oct. 5, 2021
Latest Major Action June 25, 2022

Bill Summary

Bipartisan Safer Communities Act This act makes various changes to federal firearms laws, including to expand background check requirements, broaden the scope of existing restrictions, and establish new criminal offenses. The act also reauthorizes, funds, and supports various programs, grants, and activities to promote access to behavioral and mental health services, enhance school safety and security initiatives, and address gun violence in...

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Date	Description
June 24, 2022	The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule. (consideration: CR H5895-5915)
June 24, 2022	On motion that the House agree to the Senate amendments to the House amendment Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 234 - 193 (Roll no. 299).
June 24, 2022	Mr. Nadler moved that the House agree to the Senate amendments to the House amendment.
June 24, 2022	On motion that the House agree to the Senate amendments to the House amendment Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 234 - 193 (Roll no. 299). (text: CR H5895-5903)
June 24, 2022	Mr. Nadler moved that the House agree to the Senate amendments to the House amendment. (consideration: CR H5895-5915)
June 24, 2022	Presented to President.
June 24, 2022	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
June 24, 2022	The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
June 24, 2022	Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 1204, the House proceeded with one hour of debate on the Nadler motion that the House agree to the Senate amendments to the House amendment to S. 2938.
June 23, 2022	Senate concurred in the House amendment to S. 2938 with an amendment SA (5099), and an amendment to the title by Yea-Nay Vote. 65 - 33. Record Vote Number: 242.
June 23, 2022	Considered by Senate (Message from the House considered).
June 23, 2022	Senate concurred in the House amendment to S. 2938 with an amendment SA (5099), and an amendment to the title by Yea-Nay Vote. 65 - 33. Record Vote Number: 242. (text: 06/21/2022 CR S3034-3042)
June 23, 2022	Considered by Senate (Message from the House considered). (consideration: CR S3104-3108, S3110-3137, S3137-3144)
June 23, 2022	Motion to table amendment SA 5100 rejected in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 39 - 58. Record Vote Number: 241.
June 23, 2022	Motion by Senator Schumer to refer to Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works fell when cloture on the motion to concur in the House amendment to S. 2938 with an amendment SA 5099 was invoked in Senate.
June 23, 2022	Cloture on the motion to concur in the House amendment to S. 2938 with an amendment SA 5099 invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 65 - 34. Record Vote Number: 240.
June 23, 2022	Message on Senate action sent to the House.
June 22, 2022	Considered by Senate (Message from the House considered).
June 22, 2022	Considered by Senate (Message from the House considered). (consideration: CR S3045)
June 21, 2022	Cloture motion on the motion to concur in the House amendment to S. 2938 with an amendment SA 5099 presented in Senate. (CR S3028)
June 21, 2022	Motion by Senator Schumer to refer to Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works the House message to accompany S. 2938 with instructions to report back forthwith with the following amendment (SA 5101) made in Senate. (CR S3028)
June 21, 2022	Motion by Senator Schumer to concur in the House amendment to S. 2938 with an amendment (SA 5099) made in Senate. (CR S3028)
June 21, 2022	Measure laid before Senate by motion. (consideration: CR S3028)
June 21, 2022	Motion to proceed to consideration of the House message to accompany S. 2938 agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 64 - 34. Record Vote Number: 235.
May 19, 2022	Message on House action received in Senate and at desk: House amendment to Senate bill.
May 18, 2022	On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 230 - 190, 1 Present (Roll no. 212).
May 18, 2022	Considered as unfinished business.
May 18, 2022	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
May 18, 2022	On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 230 - 190, 1 Present (Roll no. 212). (text: 05/17/2022 CR H5089)
May 18, 2022	Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5138-5139)
May 17, 2022	Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1119. (consideration: CR H5089-5091; text: CR H5089)
May 17, 2022	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on S. 2938, the Chair put the question on passage of the bill and by voice vote announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Roy demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
May 17, 2022	The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
May 17, 2022	DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on S. 2938.
May 17, 2022	Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 6531, H.R. 7309 and S. 2938. Measure will be considered read. Specified amendments are in order. The rule provides that the previous question shall be considered as ordered on each measure without intervening motions except one hour of debate and one motion to recommit Upon passage of H. Res. 1119, H. Res. 1118 is adopted.
May 17, 2022	Rule H. Res. 1119 passed House.
May 17, 2022	Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1119. (consideration: CR H5089-5091)
May 16, 2022	Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 1119 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 6531, H.R. 7309 and S. 2938. Measure will be considered read. Specified amendments are in order. The rule provides that the previous question shall be considered as ordered on each measure without intervening motions except one hour of debate and one motion to recommit Upon passage of H. Res. 1119, H. Res. 1118 is adopted.
March 30, 2022	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Failed by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 238 - 187, 1 Present (Roll no. 95).
March 30, 2022	Considered as unfinished business.
March 30, 2022	Considered under suspension of the rules.
March 30, 2022	At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
March 30, 2022	DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 2938.
March 30, 2022	Ms. Williams (GA) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
March 30, 2022	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Failed by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 238 - 187, 1 Present (Roll no. 95). (text: CR H3992)
March 30, 2022	Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3999-4000)
March 30, 2022	Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3992-3993)
Dec. 13, 2021	Held at the desk.
Dec. 13, 2021	Received in the House.
Dec. 10, 2021	Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Dec. 9, 2021	Passed the Senate Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
Dec. 9, 2021	Passed the Senate Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S9085; text: CR S9085)
Dec. 1, 2021	Committee on Environment and Public Works. Committee consideration held. Business Meeting printed. S. Hrg. 117-133.
Dec. 1, 2021	Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 170.
Dec. 1, 2021	Committee on Environment and Public Works. Reported by Senator Carper without amendment. Without written report.
Dec. 1, 2021	Committee on Environment and Public Works. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
Oct. 5, 2021	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Oct. 5, 2021	Introduced in the Senate by Marco Rubio (R-Fla.)

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Introduced in the Senate by Marco Rubio (R-Fla.)