H.R. 1036 · 108th Congress · 2003–2004
Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act
H.R. 1036 in the 108th Congress (2003–2004) has passed the house — introduced on Feb 27, 2003, sponsored by Cliff Stearns with 250 co-sponsors. Congress held 5 roll call votes on it.
During the 108th Congress (2003–2004), George W. Bush was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Passed the House
- Introduced
- Feb 27, 2003
- Co-sponsors
- 250
- Policy area
- Law
What it does
Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act - Prohibits any qualified civil liability action from being brought in any State or Federal court and requires pending actions to be dismissed. Defines such an action to: (1) include an action brought against a manufacturer or seller of a firearm, ammunition, or a component of a firearm that has been shipped or transported in interstate or foreign commerce, or against a trade associati…
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Cliff Stearns (R-FL). Co-sponsors: 46 Democrats, 204 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedFeb 27, 2003
- Passed the HouseApr 9, 2003
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (Apr 10, 2003)
How Congress voted
- On Passage
House · Apr 9, 2003 · Passed285–140 - On Motion to Recommit with Instructions
House · Apr 9, 2003 · Failed140–282
Every roll call vote on this bill
- On Agreeing to the AmendmentHouse · Apr 9, 2003
- On Agreeing to the AmendmentHouse · Apr 9, 2003
- On Agreeing to the AmendmentHouse · Apr 9, 2003
- Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms ActHouse · Apr 9, 2003
- Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms ActHouse · Apr 9, 2003
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Committees
- Judiciary Committee
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