H.R. 2179 · 116th Congress · 2019–2020
Federal Firearms Licensee Protection Act
H.R. 2179 in the 116th Congress (2019–2020) was introduced on Apr 9, 2019, sponsored by Conor Lamb with 26 co-sponsors.
During the 116th Congress (2019–2020), Donald Trump was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Apr 9, 2019
- Co-sponsors
- 26
- Policy area
- Crime and Law Enforcement
What it does
Federal Firearms Licensee Protection Act This bill modifies provisions related to theft of firearms. Under current law, it is unlawful to steal a firearm from a licensed importer, manufacturer, or dealer, or from their business premises. This bill broadens the scope of unlawful conduct to also prohibit stealing a firearm from a gun range that rents firearms or a shooting club.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Conor Lamb (D-PA). Co-sponsors: 3 Democrats, 23 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedApr 9, 2019
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security. (May 15, 2019)
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Committees
- Judiciary Committee
More
From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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