H.R. 800 · 109th Congress · 2005–2006
Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act
H.R. 800 in the 109th Congress (2005–2006) was introduced on Feb 15, 2005, sponsored by Cliff Stearns with 257 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
- Feb 15, 2005
- Co-sponsors
- 257
- Policy area
- Law
What it does
Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act - Prohibits a qualified civil liability action from being brought in any state or federal court against a manufacturer or seller of a firearm, ammunition, or a component of a firearm that has been shipped or transported in interstate or foreign commerce (or against a trade association of such manufacturers or sellers) for damages, punitive damages, injunctive or declaratory relief, aba…
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Cliff Stearns (R-FL). Co-sponsors: 47 Democrats, 210 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedFeb 15, 2005
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E2162-2163) (Oct 26, 2005)
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- S. 397: Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act
- H.R. 866: To make technical corrections to the United States Code.
- S. 539: Incapacitated Persons Legal Protection Act of 2005
- H.R. 554: Personal Responsibility in Food Consumption Act
- S. 642: Support our Scouts Act of 2005
- S. 653: A bill for the relief of the family of Theresa Marie Schiavo.
- H.R. 1070: Constitution Restoration Act of 2005
Committees
- Judiciary Committee
More
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