H.R. 3193 · 108th Congress · 2003–2004
District of Columbia Personal Protection Act
H.R. 3193 in the 108th Congress (2003–2004) has passed the house — introduced on Sep 25, 2003, sponsored by Mark Souder with 230 co-sponsors. Congress held 1 roll call vote on it.
During the 108th Congress (2003–2004), George W. Bush was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Passed the House
- Introduced
- Sep 25, 2003
- Co-sponsors
- 230
- Policy area
- Crime and Law Enforcement
What it does
District of Columbia Personal Protection Act - (Sec. 3) Amends the District of Columbia Code to provide that the D.C. Council's regulatory authority regarding firearms, explosives, and weapons in the District shall not be construed to permit the Council, the Mayor, or any governmental or regulatory authority of the District to prohibit, constructively prohibit, or unduly burden the ability of persons otherwise permitted to pos…
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Mark Souder (R-IN). Co-sponsors: 47 Democrats, 183 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedSep 25, 2003
- Passed the HouseSep 29, 2004
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Received in the Senate. (Sep 30, 2004)
How Congress voted
- On Passage
House · Sep 29, 2004 · Passed250–171
Every roll call vote on this bill
- District of Columbia Personal Protection ActHouse · Sep 29, 2004
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Other Crime and Law Enforcement bills in the 108th Congress
- S. 151: Prosecutorial Remedies and Other Tools to End the Exploitation of Children Today Act of 2003
- S. 1280: A bill to amend the Protect Act to clarify certain volunteer liability.
- S. 1435: Prison Rape Elimination Act of 2003
- S. 3: Partial-Birth Abortion Ban Act of 2003
- H.R. 3348: To reauthorize the ban on undetectable firearms.
- S. 459: Hometown Heroes Survivors Benefits Act of 2003
- S. 1683: Federal Law Enforcement Pay and Benefits Parity Act of 2003
- S. 1947: Preserving Independence of Financial Institution Examinations Act of 2003
- H.R. 1997: Unborn Victims of Violence Act of 2004
- H.R. 1731: Identity Theft Penalty Enhancement Act
Committees
- Oversight and Accountability Committee
More
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