Bill113th Congress

H.R. 339

Fairness in Firearm Testing Act

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Introduced
Jan 22, 2013
Origin Chamber
House
Policy Area
Crime and Law Enforcement
Latest Action
Feb 28, 2013

Sponsor

Rep. Gingrey, Phil [R-GA-11]

Republican·GA-11
Bioguide ID: G000550
First Name: Phil
Last Name: Gingrey
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Actions
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Amendments
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Related Bills
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Bill Details

Update Date
Jan 6, 2022
Origin Chamber
House
Bill Type
HR
Bill Number
339
Congress
113
Introduced Date
Jan 22, 2013
Policy Area
Crime and Law Enforcement
Is Law
No
Feb 28, 2013Committee

Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, And Investigations.

Source: House committee actions

Jan 22, 2013IntroReferralH11100

Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

Source: House floor actions

Jan 22, 2013IntroReferralH11100

Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

Source: House floor actions

Jan 22, 2013IntroReferralIntro-H

Introduced in House

Source: Library of Congress

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Introduced in House

Source: Library of Congress

Introduced in House· Jan 22, 20130

Fairness in Firearm Testing Act - Amends the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to direct the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) to make a video recording of the entire process of its examination and testing of an item for the purpose of determining whether the item is a firearm (and if so, the type of firearm) or ammunition. Bars ATF from editing or erasing any such recording.

Directs ATF to make available a digital video disc that contains a copy of the recording: (1) at the request of a person who claims an ownership interest in such item, and (2) to a defendant in a criminal proceeding involving such item. Provides that an item which ATF has determined is a firearm or ammunition shall not be admissible as evidence unless: (1) ATF has complied with the requirements of this Act to make its digital video disc available, or (2) such compliance has been waived in writing by the person against whom the item is offered as evidence.

Judiciary Committee

House· Standing

Ways and Means Committee

House· Standing
Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogationCriminal justice information and recordsEvidence and witnessesFirearms and explosivesInternet and video servicesInternet, web applications, social media

Introduced in House

Jan 22, 2013

Fairness in Firearm Testing Act — Informed