H.R. 5162 · 111th Congress · 2009–2010
To restore Second Amendment rights in the District of Columbia.
H.R. 5162 in the 111th Congress (2009–2010) was introduced on Apr 28, 2010, sponsored by Travis Childers with 159 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
- Apr 28, 2010
- Co-sponsors
- 159
- Policy area
- Crime and Law Enforcement
What it does
Second Amendment Enforcement Act - Amends specified law prohibiting the killing of wild birds and wild animals in the District of Columbia to declare that nothing in it or any other provision of law shall authorize or 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 not prohibited fr…
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Travis Childers (D-MS). Co-sponsors: 59 Democrats, 100 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedApr 28, 2010
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. (Apr 28, 2010)
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- 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
- Oversight and Accountability Committee
More
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