H.R. 420 · 112th Congress · 2011–2012
Veterans' Heritage Firearms Act of 2011
H.R. 420 in the 112th Congress (2011–2012) was introduced on Jan 25, 2011, sponsored by Denny Rehberg with 230 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
- Jan 25, 2011
- Co-sponsors
- 230
- Policy area
- Crime and Law Enforcement
What it does
Veterans' Heritage Firearms Act of 2011 - Provides a 90-day amnesty period during which veterans and their family members can register in the National Firearms Registration and Transfer Record any firearm acquired before October 31, 1968, by a veteran while a member of the Armed Forces stationed outside the continental United States.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Denny Rehberg (R-MT). Co-sponsors: 34 Democrats, 196 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJan 25, 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. (Feb 7, 2011)
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- 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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