AVERT Future Gun Violence Act of 2019
Bill journey · stage 2 of 5
Under committee review
What it doesSummary introduced in house (Feb 5, 2019)
Animal Violence Exposes Real Threat of Future Gun Violence Act of 2019 or the AVERT Future Gun Violence Act of 2019
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 happenedMar 22, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseFeb 5, 2019
- Mar 22, 2019Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
Crime and Federal Government Surveillance Subcommittee - Feb 5, 2019IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Judiciary Committee - Feb 5, 2019IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Feb 5, 2019IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House