H.R. 578 · 114th Congress · 2015–2016
Recreational Lands Self-Defense Act of 2015
H.R. 578 in the 114th Congress (2015–2016) was introduced on Jan 28, 2015, sponsored by Bob Gibbs with 92 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
- Jan 28, 2015
- Co-sponsors
- 92
- Policy area
- Water Resources Development
What it does
Recreational Lands Self-Defense Act of 2015 Prohibits the Secretary of the Army from promulgating or enforcing any regulation that prohibits an individual from possessing a firearm at a water resources development project administered by the Chief of Engineers if: (1) the individual is not otherwise prohibited by law from possessing the firearm, and (2) the possession of the firearm is in compliance with the law of the state i…
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Bob Gibbs (R-OH). Co-sponsors: 92 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJan 28, 2015
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment. (Jan 29, 2015)
Other Water Resources Development bills in the 114th Congress
- S. 612: WIIN Act
- H.R. 1772: Delaware River Basin Conservation Act of 2015
- H.R. 2492: To direct the Secretary of the Army to provide for modification of certain Federal water resources…
- H.R. 2689: To clarify the scope of eligible water resources projects under the Water Resources Development…
- H.R. 4667: To direct the Secretary of the Army to expedite the completion of repairs to the Herbert Hoover…
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