H.R. 4900 · 110th Congress · 2007–2008
Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives Reform and Firearms Modernization Act of 2007
H.R. 4900 in the 110th Congress (2007–2008) was introduced on Dec 19, 2007, sponsored by Steve King with 224 co-sponsors.
During the 110th Congress (2007–2008), George W. Bush was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Dec 19, 2007
- Co-sponsors
- 224
- Policy area
- Crime and Law Enforcement
What it does
Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives Reform and Firearms Modernization Act of 2007 - Amends the federal criminal code to revise the civil penalties for violations of firearms law and the procedures for assessing such penalties. Revises the definition of "willfully" for purposes of firearms violations and standards for criminal violations of firearms recordkeeping requirements.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Steve King (R-IA). Co-sponsors: 56 Democrats, 168 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedDec 19, 2007
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security. (Jan 14, 2008)
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- H.R. 2640: NICS Improvement Amendments Act of 2007
- H.R. 1593: Second Chance Act of 2007
- H.R. 2517: Protecting Our Children Comes First Act of 2007
- S. 231: A bill to authorize the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program at fiscal year 2006…
- S. 3218: Criminal History Background Checks Pilot Extension Act of 2008
- S. 3294: United States Parole Commission Extension Act of 2008
- H.R. 5938: Former Vice President Protection Act of 2008
Committees
- Judiciary Committee
- Ways and Means Committee
More
From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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