H.R. 6253 · 110th Congress · 2007–2008
Always Think Freedom Act
H.R. 6253 in the 110th Congress (2007–2008) was introduced on Jun 12, 2008, sponsored by Bill Sali with 8 co-sponsors.
During the 110th Congress (2007–2008), George W. Bush was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Jun 12, 2008
- Co-sponsors
- 8
- Policy area
- Crime and Law Enforcement
What it does
Always Think Freedom Act - Prohibits the Bureau of Alcohol, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) from purchasing, using, or distributing any hand tool or tool kit on which any reminder about forfeiture appears.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Bill Sali (R-ID). Co-sponsors: 8 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJun 12, 2008
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security. (Jul 28, 2008)
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Other Crime and Law Enforcement bills in the 110th Congress
- H.R. 137: Animal Fighting Prohibition Enforcement Act of 2007
- S. 888: Genocide Accountability Act of 2007
- S. 863: Emergency and Disaster Assistance Fraud Penalty Enhancement Act of 2007
- H.R. 2640: NICS Improvement Amendments Act of 2007
- H.R. 1593: Second Chance Act of 2007
- H.R. 2517: Protecting Our Children Comes First Act of 2007
- S. 231: A bill to authorize the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program at fiscal year 2006…
- S. 3218: Criminal History Background Checks Pilot Extension Act of 2008
- S. 3294: United States Parole Commission Extension Act of 2008
- H.R. 5938: Former Vice President Protection Act of 2008
Committees
- Judiciary Committee
More
From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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