S. 1397 · 115th Congress · 2017–2018
Protecting the Second Amendment Act
S. 1397 in the 115th Congress (2017–2018) was introduced on Jun 21, 2017, sponsored by Luther Strange with 2 co-sponsors.
During the 115th Congress (2017–2018), Donald Trump was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Jun 21, 2017
- Co-sponsors
- 2
- Policy area
- Crime and Law Enforcement
What it does
Protecting the Second Amendment Act This bill prohibits subjecting a licensed gun dealer to a reporting requirement based on the geographic location of the gun dealer's business or the sale of multiple rifles or shotguns to the same person.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Luther Strange (R-AL). Co-sponsors: 2 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJun 21, 2017
- Passed the Senate—
- Passed the House—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (Jun 21, 2017)
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Committees
- Judiciary Committee
More
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