Public Safety and Second Amendment Rights Protection Act of 2017
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Just introduced
What it doesSummary introduced in house (Nov 3, 2017)
Public Safety and Second Amendment Rights Protection Act of 2017
This bill modifies various provisions of federal firearms laws.
Among other things, it does the following:
- prohibits certain firearm transfers between private parties unless a licensed gun dealer, manufacturer, or importer first takes possession of the firearm to conduct a background check; and
- requires states to implement plans to improve the submission of mental health and criminal history records to the national instant criminal background check system.
What just happenedFeb 26, 2018
Motion to Discharge Committee filed by Mr. Thompson (CA). Petition No: 115-6. (<a href="http://clerk.house.gov/115/lrc/pd/petitions/DisPet0006.xml">Discharge petition</a> text with signatures.)
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseNov 3, 2017
- Feb 26, 2018DischargeH17000
Motion to Discharge Committee filed by Mr. Thompson (CA). Petition No: 115-6. (<a href="http://clerk.house.gov/115/lrc/pd/petitions/DisPet0006.xml">Discharge petition</a> text with signatures.)
- Nov 21, 2017Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
Crime and Federal Government Surveillance Subcommittee - Nov 3, 2017IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Judiciary Committee - Nov 3, 2017IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Nov 3, 2017IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House