H.R. 2710 · 114th Congress · 2015–2016
Lawful Purpose and Self Defense Act
H.R. 2710 in the 114th Congress (2015–2016) was introduced on Jun 10, 2015, sponsored by Rob Bishop with 105 co-sponsors.
During the 114th Congress (2015–2016), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Jun 10, 2015
- Co-sponsors
- 105
- Policy area
- Crime and Law Enforcement
What it does
Lawful Purpose and Self Defense Act Amends the federal criminal code to modify the definition of "armor piercing ammunition" for purposes of federal firearms provisions to: (1) include a projectile that is designed and intended by the manufacturer or importer for use in a handgun (currently, a projectile that may be used in a handgun); (2) repeal the exclusion of a projectile that the Attorney General finds is primarily intend…
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Rob Bishop (R-UT). Co-sponsors: 1 Democrat, 104 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJun 10, 2015
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations. (Jul 1, 2015)
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- H.R. 2137: Federal Law Enforcement Self-Defense and Protection Act of 2015
Committees
- Judiciary Committee
- Ways and Means Committee
More
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