US HB4135 | 2013-2014 | 113th Congress

Status

Spectrum: Strong Partisan Bill (Republican 10-1)
Status: Introduced on February 28 2014 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2014-04-16 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
Pending: House Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, And Investigations Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]

Summary

Firearm Importation Fairness Act of 2014 - Amends the federal criminal code to eliminate the requirement that a firearm or ammunition be particularly suitable for sporting purposes in order for such firearm or ammunition to be authorized to be: (1) imported into the United States; or (2) shipped to a member of the Armed Forces on active duty outside the United States, to a club composed of such members, or to the U.S. residence of such a member. Prohibits the Attorney General from authorizing the importation of armor piercing ammunition, incendiary ammunition, or tracer ammunition.

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Title

Firearm Importation Fairness Act of 2014

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History

DateChamberAction
2014-04-16HouseReferred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
2014-02-28HouseReferred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

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