Bill116th CongressFiled Jun 11, 2019Law
S. 1779
Equal Access to Justice for Victims of Gun Violence Act
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What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Jun 11, 2019)
Equal Access to Justice for Victims of Gun Violence Act
This bill removes limitations on the civil liability of gun manufacturers.
Specifically, the bill repeals the Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act, which prohibits civil actions against a firearm or ammunition manufacturer, seller, importer, dealer, or trade association for damages resulting from the criminal or unlawful misuse of a firearm.
What just happenedJun 11, 2019
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Who’s behind it
Sen. Blumenthal, Richard [D-CT](D-CT)Sponsor
15 cosponsors14 D1 I
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- Introduced in SenateJun 11, 2019
- Jun 11, 2019IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Judiciary Committee - Jun 11, 2019IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate