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Bill108th CongressFiled Feb 27, 2003Law
H.R. 1036

Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act

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What it doesSummary passed house amended (Apr 9, 2003)

(This measure has not been amended since it was reported to the House on April 7, 2003. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act - Prohibits any qualified civil liability action from being brought in any State or Federal court and requires pending actions to be dismissed. Defines such an action to: (1) include an action brought against a manufacturer or seller of a firearm, ammunition, or a component of a firearm that has been shipped or transported in interstate or foreign commerce, or against a trade association of such manufacturers or sellers, for damages or injunctive relief resulting from the criminal or unlawful misuse of a firearm; and (2) exclude an action brought against persons who transfer a firearm knowing that it will be used to commit a crime of violence or a drug trafficking crime, by a party directly harmed by such crime; an action brought against a seller for negligent entrustment or negligence per se; an action in which a manufacturer or seller of a firearm willfully violated a State or Federal statute applicable to the sale or marketing of the firearm and the violation was a proximate cause of the harm for which relief is sought; an action for breach of contract or warranty in connection with the purchase of the firearm; or an action for physical injuries or property damage resulting directly from a defect in design or manufacture of the firearm when used as intended.

What just happenedApr 10, 2003

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Stearns, Cliff [R-FL-6](R-FL)Sponsor
250 cosponsors46 D205 R
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  1. Apr 10, 2003IntroReferral

    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

    Judiciary Committee
  2. Apr 9, 2003FloorH38310

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  3. Apr 9, 2003FloorH37100

    On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 285 - 140 (Roll no. 124). (text: CR H2978-2979)

  4. Apr 9, 2003Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 285 - 140 (Roll no. 124).(text: CR H2978-2979)

  5. Apr 9, 2003FloorH36110

    On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 140 - 282 (Roll no. 123).

    Judiciary Committee
  6. Apr 9, 2003FloorH8A000

    The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection.

  7. Apr 9, 2003FloorH8D000

    Floor summary: DEBATE - The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Watt motion to recommit with instructions.

  8. Apr 9, 2003FloorH36100

    Mr. Watt moved to recommit with instructions to Judiciary. (consideration: CR H2997-2998; text: CR H2997)

    Judiciary Committee
  9. Apr 9, 2003FloorH34400

    The House adopted the amendment in the nature of a substitute as agreed to by the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union.

  10. Apr 9, 2003FloorH35000

    The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.

  11. Apr 9, 2003FloorH32600

    The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 1036.

  12. Apr 9, 2003FloorH32050

    The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.

  13. Apr 9, 2003FloorH30000

    Considered as unfinished business.

  14. Apr 9, 2003FloorH32700

    Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 1036 as unfinished business.

  15. Apr 9, 2003FloorH8D000

    UNFINISHED BUSINESS - The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question of adoption of amendments which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.

  16. Apr 9, 2003FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 181, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 20 minutes of debate on the Watt (NC) amendment.

  17. Apr 9, 2003FloorH8D000

    At the conclusion of debate on the Meehan amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Meehan demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.

  18. Apr 9, 2003FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole resumed debate on the Meehan amendment.

  19. Apr 9, 2003FloorH32020

    House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 181 and Rule XXIII.

  20. Apr 9, 2003FloorH30000

    Considered as unfinished business.

  21. Apr 9, 2003FloorH32700

    Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 1036 as unfinished business.

  22. Apr 9, 2003FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 181, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 20 minutes of debate on the Meehan amendment.

  23. Apr 9, 2003FloorH8D000

    POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Sanchez amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Ms. Sanchez demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.

  24. Apr 9, 2003FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 181, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 20 minutes of debate on the Sanchez amendment.

  25. Apr 9, 2003FloorH8D000

    POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Scott (VA) amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Scott (VA) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.

  26. Apr 9, 2003FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 181, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 20 minutes of debate on the Scott (VA) amendment.

  27. Apr 9, 2003FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 181, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 20 minutes of debate on the Watt amendment.

  28. Apr 9, 2003FloorH8D000

    GENERAL DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 1036.

  29. Apr 9, 2003FloorH32400

    The Speaker designated the Honorable John Shimkus to act as Chairman of the Committee.

  30. Apr 9, 2003FloorH32020

    House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 181 and Rule XXIII.

  31. Apr 9, 2003FloorH8D000

    Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 1036 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. All points of order against consideration of the bill are waived. It shall be in order to consider as an original bill for the purpose of amendment under the five-minute rule the amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Committee on the Judiciary now printed in the bill. Measure will be considered read. Specified amendments are in order.

  32. Apr 9, 2003FloorH30000

    Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 181. (consideration: CR H2944-2999)

  33. Apr 9, 2003FloorH1L220

    Rule H. Res. 181 passed House.

  34. Apr 8, 2003FloorH1L210

    Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 181 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 1036 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. All points of order against consideration of the bill are waived. It shall be in order to consider as an original bill for the purpose of amendment under the five-minute rule the amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Committee on the Judiciary now printed in the bill. Measure will be considered read. Specified amendments are in order.

  35. Apr 7, 2003CalendarsH12410

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 37.

  36. Apr 7, 2003CommitteeH12200

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 108-59.

    Judiciary Committee
  37. Apr 7, 2003Committee5000

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 108-59.

    Judiciary Committee
  38. Apr 3, 2003CommitteeH19000

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 21 - 11.

    Judiciary Committee
  39. Apr 3, 2003CommitteeH15000-B

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Judiciary Committee
  40. Apr 2, 2003CommitteeH25000

    Subcommittee on Commercial and Administrative Law Discharged.

    Judiciary Committee
  41. Apr 2, 2003CommitteeH21000

    Subcommittee Hearings Held.

    Commercial and Administrative Law Subcommittee
  42. Mar 26, 2003CommitteeH11000

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Commercial and Administrative Law.

    Commercial and Administrative Law Subcommittee
  43. Feb 27, 2003IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

    Judiciary Committee
  44. Feb 27, 2003IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  45. Feb 27, 2003IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Passed House amendedApr 9, 200336
(This measure has not been amended since it was reported to the House on April 7, 2003. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act - Prohibits any qualified civil liability action from being brought in any State or Federal court and requires pending actions to be dismissed. Defines such an action to: (1) include an action brought against a manufacturer or seller of a firearm, ammunition, or a component of a firearm that has been shipped or transported in interstate or foreign commerce, or against a trade association of such manufacturers or sellers, for damages or injunctive relief resulting from the criminal or unlawful misuse of a firearm; and (2) exclude an action brought against persons who transfer a firearm knowing that it will be used to commit a crime of violence or a drug trafficking crime, by a party directly harmed by such crime; an action brought against a seller for negligent entrustment or negligence per se; an action in which a manufacturer or seller of a firearm willfully violated a State or Federal statute applicable to the sale or marketing of the firearm and the violation was a proximate cause of the harm for which relief is sought; an action for breach of contract or warranty in connection with the purchase of the firearm; or an action for physical injuries or property damage resulting directly from a defect in design or manufacture of the firearm when used as intended.

Reported to House with amendment(s)Apr 7, 200317
Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act - Prohibits any qualified civil liability action from being brought in any State or Federal court and requires pending actions to be dismissed. Defines such an action to: (1) include an action brought against a manufacturer or seller of a firearm, ammunition, or a component of a firearm that has been shipped or transported in interstate or foreign commerce, or against a trade association of such manufacturers or sellers, for damages or injunctive relief resulting from the criminal or unlawful misuse of a firearm; and (2) exclude an action brought against persons who transfer a firearm knowing that it will be used to commit a crime of violence or a drug trafficking crime, by a party directly harmed by such crime; an action brought against a seller for negligent entrustment or negligence per se; an action in which a manufacturer or seller of a firearm willfully violated a State or Federal statute applicable to the sale or marketing of the firearm and the violation was a proximate cause of the harm for which relief is sought; an action for breach of contract or warranty in connection with the purchase of the firearm; or an action for physical injuries or property damage resulting directly from a defect in design or manufacture of the firearm when used as intended.
Introduced in HouseFeb 27, 200300
Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act - Prohibits any qualified civil liability action from being brought in any State or Federal court and requires pending actions to be dismissed. Defines such an action to: (1) include an action brought against a manufacturer or seller of a firearm, ammunition, or a component of a firearm that has been shipped or transported in interstate or foreign commerce, or against a trade association of such manufacturers or sellers, for damages resulting from the criminal or unlawful misuse of a firearm; and (2) exclude an action brought against persons who transfer a firearm knowing that it will be used to commit a crime of violence or a drug trafficking crime; an action brought against a seller for negligent entrustment or negligence per se; an action in which a manufacturer or seller of a firearm willfully violated a State or Federal statute applicable to the sale or marketing of the firearm and the violation was a proximate cause of the harm for which relief is sought; an action for breach of contract or warranty in connection with the purchase of the firearm; or an action for physical injuries or property damage resulting directly from a defect in design or manufacture of the firearm when used as intended.