AVERT Future Gun Violence Act
Bill journey · stage 2 of 5
Under committee review
What it doesSummary introduced in house (Jun 28, 2018)
Animal Violence Exposes Real Threat of Future Gun Violence Act of 2018 or the AVERT Future Gun Violence Act of 2018
The bill expands the categories of persons who are prohibited from receiving or possessing a firearm.
Specifically, it prohibits firearm sale or transfer to and receipt or possession by an individual who has been convicted in any court of a misdemeanor crime of animal cruelty.
What just happenedAug 6, 2018
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseJun 28, 2018
- Aug 6, 2018Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
Crime and Federal Government Surveillance Subcommittee - Jun 28, 2018IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Judiciary Committee - Jun 28, 2018IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Jun 28, 2018IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House