H.R. 5005 · 109th Congress · 2005–2006
Firearms Corrections and Improvements Act
H.R. 5005 in the 109th Congress (2005–2006) was introduced on Mar 16, 2006, sponsored by Lamar Smith with 139 co-sponsors.
During the 109th Congress (2005–2006), George W. Bush was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Mar 16, 2006
- Co-sponsors
- 139
- Policy area
- Crime and Law Enforcement
What it does
Firearms Corrections and Improvements Act - Amends firearms provisions of the federal criminal code to: (1) lift restrictions on the possession, transfer, and importation of machineguns, and certain other shotguns and rifles, for contractors providing national security services for the United States and training related to such services, and for manufacturers for testing, research, design, or development purposes; (2) prohibit…
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Lamar Smith (R-TX). Co-sponsors: 26 Democrats, 113 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMar 16, 2006
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 21 - 11. (Sep 13, 2006)
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Committees
- Judiciary Committee
More
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