H.R. 1288 · 109th Congress · 2005–2006
District of Columbia Personal Protection Act
H.R. 1288 in the 109th Congress (2005–2006) was introduced on Mar 14, 2005, sponsored by Mark Souder with 235 co-sponsors.
During the 109th Congress (2005–2006), George W. Bush was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Mar 14, 2005
- Co-sponsors
- 235
- Policy area
- Crime and Law Enforcement
What it does
District of Columbia Personal Protection Act - Amends specified law prohibiting the killing of wild birds and wild animals in the District of Columbia to declare that nothing in it or any other provision of law shall authorize or be construed to permit the Council, the Mayor, or any governmental or regulatory authority of the District to prohibit, constructively prohibit, or unduly burden the ability of persons otherwise not p…
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Mark Souder (R-IN). Co-sponsors: 42 Democrats, 193 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMar 14, 2005
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform. (Mar 14, 2005)
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Committees
- Oversight and Accountability Committee
More
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