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H.R. 615 · 112th Congress · 2011–2012

Collectible Firearms Protection Act

H.R. 615 in the 112th Congress (2011–2012) was introduced on Feb 10, 2011, sponsored by Cynthia M. Lummis with 142 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
Feb 10, 2011
Co-sponsors
142
Policy area
International Affairs

What it does

Collectible Firearms Protection Act - Amends the Arms Export Control Act to allow the importation of certain firearms listed as curios or relics into the United States by a licensed importer without the requirement of an authorization from or payment to the Department of State or the Department of Defense (DOD) upon certification to the Attorney General that such firearms are lawfully possessed under the laws of the exporting…

Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.

Sponsor

Cynthia M. Lummis (R-WY). Co-sponsors: 17 Democrats, 125 Republicans.

Where it stands

  • IntroducedFeb 10, 2011
  • Passed the House—
  • Passed the Senate—
  • Sent to the President—
  • Became law—

Latest action: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such prov (Feb 10, 2011)

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Capitol Receipts, “H.R. 615 (112th Congress): Collectible Firearms Protection Act,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/bill/112-hr-615/collectible-firearms-protection-act (accessed 2026-10-16).

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