H.R. 1684 · 111th Congress · 2009–2010
Preservation of the Second Amendment in National Parks and National Wildlife Refuges Act
H.R. 1684 in the 111th Congress (2009–2010) was introduced on Mar 24, 2009, sponsored by Doc Hastings with 85 co-sponsors.
During the 111th Congress (2009–2010), Barack Obama was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Mar 24, 2009
- Co-sponsors
- 85
- Policy area
- Public Lands and Natural Resources
What it does
Preservation of the Second Amendment in National Parks and National Wildlife Refuges Act - Allows, except as provided under federal criminal law relating to the possession of firearms and other dangerous weapons in federal facilities, a person to possess, carry, and transport concealed, loaded, and operable firearms within a national park area or national wildlife refuge area in accordance with the laws of the state in which s…
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Doc Hastings (R-WA). Co-sponsors: 13 Democrats, 72 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMar 24, 2009
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests and Public Lands. (Mar 27, 2009)
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