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H.R. 1558 · 112th Congress · 2011–2012

Hunting, Fishing, and Recreational Shooting Protection Act

H.R. 1558 in the 112th Congress (2011–2012) was introduced on Apr 14, 2011, sponsored by Jeff Miller with 165 co-sponsors.

During the 112th Congress (2011–2012), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held the House majority and Democrats the Senate majority.

Status
Introduced
Introduced
Apr 14, 2011
Co-sponsors
165
Policy area
Environmental Protection

What it does

Hunting, Fishing, and Recreational Shooting Protection Act - Amends the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) to exclude from the definition of "chemical substance" for purposes of such Act: (1) any component of  any pistol, revolver, firearm, shell, or cartridge the sale of which is subject to federal excise tax, including shot, bullets and other projectiles, propellants, and primers; and (2) any sport fishing equipment the sal…

Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.

Sponsor

Jeff Miller (R-FL). Co-sponsors: 21 Democrats, 144 Republicans.

Where it stands

  • IntroducedApr 14, 2011
  • Passed the House—
  • Passed the Senate—
  • Sent to the President—
  • Became law—

Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment and the Economy. (Apr 25, 2011)

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