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H.R. 1076

Introduced

Denying Firearms and Explosives to Dangerous Terrorists Act of 2015

Introduced 2/25/2015•114th Congress•House

Latest Action

Motion to Discharge Committee filed by Mr. Thompson (CA). Petition No: 114-3. (<a href="http://clerk.house.gov/114/lrc/pd/petitions/DisPet0003.xml ">Discharge petition</a> text with signatures.)

12/7/2015 • House

Summary

Denying Firearms and Explosives to Dangerous Terrorists Act of 2015

Amends the federal criminal code to grant the Attorney General the authority to deny the transfer of firearms or the issuance of a federal firearms and explosives license to any individual if the Attorney General: (1) determines that such individual has been engaged in or has provided material support or resources for terrorist activities, and (2) has a reasonable belief that such individual may use a firearm or explosive in connection with terrorism. Allows any individual whose firearm or explosives license application has been denied to bring legal action challenging the denial.

Prohibits the sale or distribution of firearms or explosives to any individual whom the Attorney General has determined to be engaged in terrorist activities.

Permits the Attorney General to withhold information in firearms and explosives license denial revocation suits if the Attorney General determines that the disclosure of such information would likely compromise national security.

Authorizes the Attorney General to revoke firearms and explosives licenses and permits held by individuals determined to be engaged in terrorism.

Introduced in House • 2/25/2015

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Topics & Subjects

Administrative remediesCivil actions and liabilityFirearms and explosivesJudicial review and appealsLicensing and registrationsTerrorism

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Sponsor & Cosponsors (134)

Party Breakdown

131
Democrats
3
Republicans
0
Independents

Sponsor

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Rep. King, Peter T. [R-NY-2]

Republican • NY-2

Sponsored 2/25/2015

Cosponsors (133)

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Rep. Rangel, Charles B. [D-NY-13]

D-NY-13

Joined 2/25/2015

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Rep. Capuano, Michael E. [D-MA-7]

D-MA-7

Joined 2/25/2015

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Rep. Himes, James A. [D-CT-4]

D-CT-4

Joined 2/25/2015

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Rep. Cartwright, Matt [D-PA-17]

D-PA-17

Joined 2/25/2015

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Rep. Israel, Steve [D-NY-3]

D-NY-3

Joined 2/25/2015

Bill Journey

Originated in the House

Introduced

February 25, 2015

Committee Review

December 7, 2015

Motion to Discharge Committee filed by Mr. Thompson (CA). Petition No: 114-3. (<a href="http://clerk.house.gov/114/lrc/pd/petitions/DisPet0003.xml ">Discharge petition</a> text with signatures.)

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Text Versions (1)

Introduced in House2/25/2015

Details

Bill TypeHR
Current StatusIntroduced
Cosponsors133