A bill to prevent terrorists from obtaining firearms or explosives.
Bill journey · stage 2 of 5
Under committee review
What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Jun 16, 2016)
Fighting Terrorism and Upholding Due Process Act
This bill amends the federal criminal code to allow the Department of Justice (DOJ), in conjunction with the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court, to establish a list of persons that: (1) there is probable cause to believe, have engaged in or supported terrorism; and (2) there is reason to believe, may use a firearm in connection with terrorism.
DOJ may, in accordance with procedures established by this bill, prohibit a person on the list from: (1) participating in the transfer of a firearm, (2) receiving or maintaining a firearms license, or (3) receiving or maintaining a license or permit for explosives.
What just happenedJun 16, 2016
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in SenateJun 16, 2016
- Jun 16, 2016IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Judiciary Committee - Jun 16, 2016IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate