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Bill104th CongressFiled Mar 21, 1996Crime and Law Enforcement
S. 1632

A bill to prohibit persons convicted of a crime involving domestic violence from owning or possessing firearms, and for other purposes.

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What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Mar 21, 1996)

Amends the Federal criminal code to prohibit persons under indictment for, or convicted of, any crime involving domestic violence from owning or possessing, or engaging in other specified activities with respect to, firearms.

Authorizes the Secretary of the Treasury to prescribe regulations providing for the effective receipt and secure storage of firearms relinquished by or seized from such persons.

Exempts persons convicted of a crime of domestic violence from certain provisions regarding: (1) restoration of civil rights after a conviction; and (2) administrative relief from firearm prohibitions.

What just happenedAug 2, 1996

Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S9628)

Who’s behind it

Sen. Lautenberg, Frank R. [D-NJ](D-NJ)Sponsor
10 cosponsors10 D
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  1. Aug 2, 1996IntroReferralB00100

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S9628)

  2. Mar 21, 1996IntroReferral

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

    Judiciary Committee
  3. Mar 21, 1996IntroReferralB00100

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S2646-2647)

  4. Mar 21, 1996IntroReferral10000

    Introduced in Senate