H.R. 2159 - Denying Firearms and Explosives to Dangerous Terrorists Act of 2009
- Sponsor:
- Peter King
- Summary:
- To increase public safety by permitting the Attorney General to deny the transfer of a firearm or the issuance of firearms or explosives licenses to a known or suspected dangerous terrorist. (by CRS)
- Status:
- The bill has been introduced.
Denying Firearms and Explosives to Dangerous Terrorists Act of 2009
H.R. 2159 — 111th Congress (2009–2010)
- Summary
- To increase public safety by permitting the Attorney General to deny the transfer of a firearm or the issuance of firearms or explosives licenses to a known or suspected dangerous terrorist. (by CRS)
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- Title
- To increase public safety by permitting the Attorney General to deny the transfer of a firearm or the issuance of firearms or explosives licenses to a known or suspected dangerous terrorist.
- Other Titles
- Denying Firearms and Explosives to Dangerous Terrorists Act of 2009
- Sponsor
- Peter King
- Co-Sponsors
- Mark Kirk
- Timothy Bishop
- Carolyn McCarthy
- Henry Johnson
- Joseph Crowley
- Michael Castle
- Yvette Clarke
- John Hall
- Anthony Weiner
- Steve Israel
- Carolyn Maloney
- Christopher Smith
- Eliot Engel
- Bobby Rush
- Charles Rangel
- Debbie Wasserman Schultz
- Gary Ackerman
- James Moran
- Leonard Lance
- Edolphus Towns
- Donald Payne
- William Pascrell
- Subjects
- Crime and law enforcement
- Administrative remedies
- Civil actions and liability
- Firearms and explosives
- Judicial review and appeals
- Licensing and registrations
- Terrorism
- Related Bills
- Major Actions
Introduced 4/29/2009 Referred to Committee - Bill History
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There have been no votes on this bill.
Action Date Description Introduced 4/29/2009 4/29/2009 Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. 6/12/2009 Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security. Number Sponsor Date Offered Status
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