S. 397 · 109th Congress · 2005–2006
Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act
S. 397 in the 109th Congress (2005–2006) became law — introduced on Feb 16, 2005, sponsored by Larry Craig with 61 co-sponsors. Congress held 10 roll call votes on it.
During the 109th Congress (2005–2006), George W. Bush was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Feb 16, 2005
- Co-sponsors
- 61
- Policy area
- Law
- Public law
- Public Law 109-92
What it does
Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act - (Sec. 3) Prohibits a qualified civil liability action from being brought in any state or federal court 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 association of such manufacturers or sellers, for damages, punitive damages, injunctive or declaratory re…
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Larry Craig (R-ID). Co-sponsors: 11 Democrats, 50 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedFeb 16, 2005
- Passed the SenateJul 29, 2005
- Passed the HouseOct 20, 2005
- Sent to the PresidentOct 25, 2005
- Became lawOct 26, 2005
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 109-92. (Oct 26, 2005)
How Congress voted
- On Passage
House · Oct 20, 2005 · Passed283–144 - On Passage of the Bill
Senate · Jul 29, 2005 · Bill Passed65–31 - On the Cloture Motion
Senate · Jul 26, 2005 · Cloture Motion Agreed to66–32
Every roll call vote on this bill
- A bill to prohibit civil liability actions from being brought or continued against manufacturers…Senate · Jul 26, 2005
- To amend chapter 44 of title 18, United States Code, to require the provision of a child safety lock in…Senate · Jul 28, 2005
- To clarify the prohibition on certain civil liability actions.Senate · Jul 28, 2005
- To protect the rights of children who are victimized by crime to secure compensation from those who…Senate · Jul 29, 2005
- To exempt lawsuits involving injuries to children from the definition of qualified civil liability action.Senate · Jul 29, 2005
- To regulate the sale and possession of armor piercing ammunition, and for other purposes.Senate · Jul 29, 2005
- To expand the definition of armor piercing ammunition and for other purposes.Senate · Jul 29, 2005
- To provide a complete substitute.Senate · Jul 29, 2005
- A bill to prohibit civil liability actions from being brought or continued against manufacturers…Senate · Jul 29, 2005
- Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms ActHouse · Oct 20, 2005
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- S. 1235: Veterans' Housing Opportunity and Benefits Improvement Act of 2006
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- S. 1131: Idaho Land Enhancement Act
- S. 3421: Veterans Benefits, Health Care, and Information Technology Act of 2006
- S. 359: Agricultural Job Opportunities, Benefits, and Security Act of 2005
Other Law bills in the 109th Congress
- S. 5: Class Action Fairness Act of 2005
- S. 686: A bill to provide for the relief of the parents of Theresa Marie Schiavo.
- H.R. 3650: Federal Judiciary Emergency Special Sessions Act of 2005
- H.R. 866: To make technical corrections to the United States Code.
- S. 539: Incapacitated Persons Legal Protection Act of 2005
- H.R. 554: Personal Responsibility in Food Consumption Act
- S. 642: Support our Scouts Act of 2005
- S. 653: A bill for the relief of the family of Theresa Marie Schiavo.
- H.R. 800: Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act
- H.R. 1070: Constitution Restoration Act of 2005
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