H.R. 256 · 115th Congress · 2017–2018
Protect Our Military Families' 2nd Amendment Rights Act
H.R. 256 in the 115th Congress (2017–2018) was introduced on Jan 4, 2017, sponsored by Blake Farenthold with 17 co-sponsors.
During the 115th Congress (2017–2018), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Jan 4, 2017
- Co-sponsors
- 17
- Policy area
- Crime and Law Enforcement
What it does
Protect Our Military Families' 2nd Amendment Rights Act This bill amends the federal criminal code to allow a licensed gun dealer, importer, or manufacturer to sell or ship a firearm to the spouse of a member of the U.S. Armed Forces on active duty. (Current law already allows a licensed dealer, importer, or manufacturer to sell a firearm to a member of the U.S.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Blake Farenthold (R-TX). Co-sponsors: 17 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJan 4, 2017
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: ASSUMING FIRST SPONSORSHIP - Mr. Hunter asked unanimous consent that he may hereafter be considered as the first sponsor of H.R. 256, a bill originally introduced by former Representative Farenthold, (Apr 25, 2018)
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Committees
- Judiciary Committee
More
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