H.R. 2296 · 111th Congress · 2009–2010
Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives Reform and Firearms Modernization Act of 2009
H.R. 2296 in the 111th Congress (2009–2010) was introduced on May 7, 2009, sponsored by Steve King with 243 co-sponsors.
During the 111th Congress (2009–2010), Barack Obama was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- May 7, 2009
- Co-sponsors
- 243
- Policy area
- Crime and Law Enforcement
What it does
Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives Reform and Firearms Modernization Act of 2009 - Amends the federal criminal code to revise the civil penalties for violations of firearms law and the procedures for assessing such penalties. Requires fines to be based upon the nature and severity of the violation, the size of the firearms business involved, and the prior record of the firearm's licensee.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Steve King (R-IA). Co-sponsors: 77 Democrats, 166 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMay 7, 2009
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security. (Jun 12, 2009)
Other Crime and Law Enforcement bills in the 111th Congress
- S. 386: Fraud Enforcement and Recovery Act of 2009
- S. 1289: Foreign Evidence Request Efficiency Act of 2009
- S. 1472: Human Rights Enforcement Act of 2009
- S. 2950: Criminal History Background Checks Pilot Extension Act of 2009
- S. 1147: Prevent All Cigarette Trafficking Act of 2009
- S. 1789: Fair Sentencing Act of 2010
- S. 1053: A bill to amend the National Law Enforcement Museum Act to extend the termination date.
- S. 1749: Cell Phone Contraband Act of 2010
- S. 1132: Law Enforcement Officers Safety Act Improvements Act of 2010
- H.R. 2923: Combat Methamphetamine Enhancement Act of 2010
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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