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Proposed Federal Firearm Legislation HB8511

  this is an pro-gun bill
Legislation Overview

Title: Protecting Our Second Amendment Data Act

Subject: Crime and law enforcement

Description: To amend the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to require certifications related to the intentional, accidental, or otherwise knowing disclosure of personally identifiable information of persons involved in transactions related to possession of firearms, and for other purposes.

Session: 117th Congress

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

Last Action Date: November 1, 2022

Link: https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/8511/all-info

Sponsors

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5 sponsors: Scott Perry (R); Trent Kelly (R); Tom Tiffany (R); Clay Higgins (R); Louie Gohmert (R);

Percentage of House Of Representatives sponsoring bill: 1% (5 of 435)

History
Chamber Date Action
House Nov 1, 2022 Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
House Jul 26, 2022 Introduced in House
House Jul 26, 2022 Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Texts
Type Date Federal Link Text
Introduced Aug 18 2022 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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