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H.R. 569 · 116th Congress · 2019–2020

Zero Tolerance for Domestic Abusers Act of 2019

H.R. 569 in the 116th Congress (2019–2020) was introduced on Jan 15, 2019, sponsored by Debbie Dingell with 123 co-sponsors.

During the 116th Congress (2019–2020), Donald Trump was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.

Status
Introduced
Introduced
Jan 15, 2019
Co-sponsors
123
Policy area
Crime and Law Enforcement

What it does

Zero Tolerance for Domestic Abusers Act of 2019 This bill expands the categories of persons who are prohibited from receiving or possessing a firearm or ammunition. Specifically, it prohibits firearm sale or transfer to and receipt, possession, shipment, or transport by a person who has been convicted in any court of a misdemeanor crime of stalking.

Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.

Sponsor

Debbie Dingell (D-MI). Co-sponsors: 118 Democrats, 5 Republicans.

Where it stands

  • IntroducedJan 15, 2019
  • 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 25, 2019)

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Committees

  • Judiciary Committee

More

From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.

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