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Proposed Federal Firearm Legislation HB5836

  this is an pro-gun bill
Legislation Overview

Title: Prosecuting Gun Crimes Saves Lives Act

Subject: Crime and law enforcement: Congressional oversight: Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation: Criminal justice information and records: Criminal procedure and sentencing: Employee hiring: Firearms and explosives: Intergovernmental relations: Law enforcement administration and funding: Law enforcement officers: Lawyers and legal services: Retail and wholesale trades: Smuggling and trafficking: State and local government operations

Description: To direct the Attorney General to prioritize the investigation and prosecution of Federal firearms offenses, and for other purposes.

Session: 116th Congress

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

Last Action Date: March 10, 2020

Link: https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/5836/all-info

Sponsors

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2 sponsors: Ann Wagner (R); Michael San Nicolas (D);

Percentage of House Of Representatives sponsoring bill: 0% (2 of 435)

History
Chamber Date Action
House Mar 10, 2020 Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
House Feb 10, 2020 Introduced in House
House Feb 10, 2020 Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Texts
Type Date Federal Link Text
Introduced Feb 18 2020 federal link bill text
Amendments
Title Description Date State Link Text Adopted
There are no amendments to this bill at this time
Committee

Chamber: H

Committee Name: Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security

Votes - Click on description to view vote roll call

There have not been any votes on this bill

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