H.R. 1025 · 103rd Congress · 1993–1994
To provide for a waiting period before the purchase of a handgun, and for the establishment of a national instant criminal background check system to be contacted by firearms dealers before the transfer of any firearm.
H.R. 1025 in the 103rd Congress (1993–1994) became law — introduced on Feb 22, 1993, sponsored by Charles E. Schumer. Congress held 9 roll call votes on it.
During the 103rd Congress (1993–1994), Bill Clinton was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Feb 22, 1993
- Policy area
- Law and crime
- Public law
- Public Law 103-159
Sponsor
Where it stands
- IntroducedFeb 22, 1993
- Passed the HouseYes
- Passed the SenateYes
- Sent to the PresidentYes
- Became lawNov 30, 1993
Every roll call vote on this bill
- H.R.1025 by schumer (d-NY) -- brady handgun violence prevention act federal firearms license reform act of…House · Nov 10, 1993
- (house agreed to the gekas amendment that requires that the national "instant-check" system would…House · Nov 10, 1993
- (house rejected the mccollum amendment that sought to state that the national "instant-check" system preempt…House · Nov 10, 1993
- (on a separate vote the house agreed to the ramstad amendment that requires that a local law enforcement…House · Nov 10, 1993
- (on a separate vote, house agreed to the gekas amendment that requires that the national "instant-check"…House · Nov 10, 1993
- Brady handgun violence protection actHouse · Nov 10, 1993
- Brady handgun violence protection actHouse · Nov 10, 1993
- A bill to provide for a waiting period before the purchase of a handgun, and for the establishment of a…Senate · Nov 20, 1993
- Brady handgun billHouse · Nov 22, 1993
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