H.R. 5092 · 109th Congress · 2005–2006
Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (BATFE) Modernization and Reform Act of 2006
H.R. 5092 in the 109th Congress (2005–2006) has passed the house — introduced on Apr 5, 2006, sponsored by Howard Coble with 152 co-sponsors. Congress held 1 roll call vote on it.
During the 109th Congress (2005–2006), George W. Bush was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Passed the House
- Introduced
- Apr 5, 2006
- Co-sponsors
- 152
- Policy area
- Crime and Law Enforcement
What it does
Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (BATFE) Modernization and Reform Act of 2006 - (Sec. 2) Amends the federal criminal code to revise the civil penalties for violations of firearms law and the procedures for assessing such penalties. Requires fines to be based upon the nature and severity of the violation, the size of the firearms business involved, and the prior record of the firearm's licensee.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Howard Coble (R-NC). Co-sponsors: 32 Democrats, 120 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedApr 5, 2006
- Passed the HouseSep 26, 2006
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Received in the Senate. (Sep 27, 2006)
How Congress voted
- On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended
House · Sep 26, 2006 · Passed277–131
Every roll call vote on this bill
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Committees
- Judiciary Committee
More
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