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S. 2469

Referred to Committee

A bill to repeal the Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act.

Introduced 1/27/2016•114th Congress•Senate

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Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

1/27/2016 • Senate

Summary

This bill amends the Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act to repeal provisions that prohibit state or federal civil actions or administrative proceedings from being brought against firearm or ammunition manufacturers, sellers, importers, dealers, or trade associations for criminal or unlawful misuse of a firearm by the person bringing the action or a third party.

Introduced in Senate • 1/27/2016

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Topics & Subjects

Policy Area: Law
Civil actions and liabilityFirearms and explosivesManufacturingProduct safety and quality

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Sponsor & Cosponsors (15)

Party Breakdown

14
Democrats
0
Republicans
1
Independents

Sponsor

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Sen. Blumenthal, Richard [D-CT]

Democrat • CT

Sponsored 1/27/2016

Cosponsors (14)

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Sen. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA]

D-MA

Joined 1/27/2016

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Sen. Durbin, Richard J. [D-IL]

D-IL

Joined 1/27/2016

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Sen. Feinstein, Dianne [D-CA]

D-CA

Joined 1/27/2016

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Sen. Kaine, Tim [D-VA]

D-VA

Joined 1/27/2016

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Sen. Murray, Patty [D-WA]

D-WA

Joined 1/27/2016

Bill Journey

Originated in the Senate

Introduced

January 27, 2016

Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

Committee Review

Floor Debate

Passed Chamber

Other Chamber

President

Enacted into Law

Text Versions (1)

Introduced in Senate1/27/2016

Details

Bill TypeS
Current StatusReferred to Committee
Cosponsors14