H.R. 1865 · 112th Congress · 2011–2012
Recreational Lands Self-Defense Act of 2011
H.R. 1865 in the 112th Congress (2011–2012) was introduced on May 12, 2011, sponsored by Bob Gibbs with 101 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
- May 12, 2011
- Co-sponsors
- 101
- Policy area
- Public Lands and Natural Resources
What it does
Recreational Lands Self-Defense Act of 2011 - Prohibits the Secretary of the Army from promulgating or enforcing any regulation that prohibits an individual from possessing a firearm at a water resources development project administered by the Chief of Engineers if: (1) the individual is not otherwise prohibited by law from possessing the firearm, and (2) the possession of the firearm is in compliance with the law of the state…
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Bob Gibbs (R-OH). Co-sponsors: 13 Democrats, 88 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMay 12, 2011
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment. (May 13, 2011)
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