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Bill117th CongressFiled Jul 13, 2022Crime and Law Enforcement
H.R. 8361

Preventing Suicide Through Voluntary Firearm Purchase Delay Act

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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Jul 13, 2022)

Preventing Suicide Through Voluntary Firearm Purchase Delay Act

This bill directs the Department of Justice to establish and maintain the Voluntary Purchase Delay Database.

In particular, the bill (1) allows individuals to voluntarily place their names to (or request removal from) the database established by this bill, and (2) makes it unlawful to sell or otherwise dispose of any firearm or ammunition to individuals listed in this database.

What just happenedDec 7, 2022

Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 20 - 16.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Jayapal, Pramila [D-WA-7](D-WA)Sponsor
3 cosponsors1 D2 R
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  1. Dec 7, 2022Committee

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 20 - 16.

    Judiciary Committee
  2. Dec 7, 2022Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Judiciary Committee
  3. Dec 7, 2022Committee

    Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security Discharged.

    Judiciary Committee
  4. Nov 1, 2022Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.

    Crime and Federal Government Surveillance Subcommittee
  5. Jul 13, 2022IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

    Judiciary Committee
  6. Jul 13, 2022IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  7. Jul 13, 2022IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Preventing Suicide Through Voluntary Firearm Purchase Delay Act — Informed