H.R. 2088 · 109th Congress · 2005–2006
Veterans' Heritage Firearms Act of 2005
H.R. 2088 in the 109th Congress (2005–2006) was introduced on May 4, 2005, sponsored by Jim Gibbons with 116 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
- May 4, 2005
- Co-sponsors
- 116
- Policy area
- Crime and Law Enforcement
What it does
Veterans' Heritage Firearms Act of 2005 - Provides a 90-day amnesty period during which veterans and their family members can register in the National Firearms Registration and Transfer Record any firearm acquired before October 31, 1968, by a veteran while a member of the armed forces stationed outside the continental United States.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Jim Gibbons (R-NV). Co-sponsors: 20 Democrats, 96 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMay 4, 2005
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security. (Jun 6, 2005)
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Committees
- Judiciary Committee
- Ways and Means Committee
More
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