A bill to amend chapter 44, title 18, United States Code, to provide clarification of limitations on controls of firearms, and to prohibit the use of Federal funds to political subdivisions which implement certain gun control ordinances.
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Under committee review
What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Jan 25, 1989)
Amends the Federal criminal code to provide that political subdivisions of States which enact laws, regulations, or ordinances that prohibit the ownership or possession of firearms or ammunition (unless such law, regulation, or ordinance is specifically enacted by Federal or State law) shall be ineligible to: (1) use Federal detention facilities; (2) receive training from or enter into contracts with the Federal Bureau of Investigation; (3) receive assistance from or participate in programs of the Office of Justice Programs; or (4) have access to Department of the Treasury records or training programs.
What just happenedJan 31, 1989
Referred to Subcommittee on Constitution.
Who’s behind it
- Jan 31, 1989Committee
Referred to Subcommittee on Constitution.
Constitution, Civil Rights and Property Rights Subcommittee - Jan 25, 1989IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Judiciary Committee - Jan 25, 1989IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate