H.R. 1093 · 112th Congress · 2011–2012
Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives Reform Act of 2011
H.R. 1093 in the 112th Congress (2011–2012) was introduced on Mar 15, 2011, sponsored by Steve King with 173 co-sponsors.
During the 112th Congress (2011–2012), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held the House majority and Democrats the Senate majority.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Mar 15, 2011
- Co-sponsors
- 173
- Policy area
- Crime and Law Enforcement
What it does
Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives Reform Act of 2011 - 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: 25 Democrats, 148 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMar 15, 2011
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security. (Mar 21, 2011)
Other Crime and Law Enforcement bills in the 112th Congress
- H.R. 514: FISA Sunsets Extension Act of 2011
- S. 1103: A bill to extend the term of the incumbent Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
- H.R. 2944: United States Parole Commission Extension Act of 2011
- H.R. 3421: Fallen Heroes of 9/11 Act
- H.R. 3801: Ultralight Aircraft Smuggling Prevention Act of 2012
- H.R. 347: Federal Restricted Buildings and Grounds Improvement Act of 2011
- H.R. 4119: Border Tunnel Prevention Act of 2012
- H.R. 4223: SAFE DOSES Act
- H.R. 6189: Reporting Efficiency Improvement Act
- H.R. 6063: Child Protection Act of 2012
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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