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H.R. 163

Referred to Committee

Gun Manufacturers Accountability Act

Introduced 1/3/2017•115th Congress•House

Latest Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.

1/13/2017 • House

Summary

Gun Manufacturers Accountability Act

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 House • 1/3/2017

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Topics & Subjects

Policy Area: Law
Civil actions and liabilityFirearms and explosivesManufacturingProduct safety and qualityRetail and wholesale trades

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Sponsor & Cosponsors (3)

Party Breakdown

3
Democrats
0
Republicans
0
Independents

Sponsor

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Rep. Hastings, Alcee L. [D-FL-20]

Democrat • FL-20

Sponsored 1/3/2017

Cosponsors (2)

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Rep. Evans, Dwight [D-PA-2]

D-PA-2

Joined 10/31/2017

Bill Journey

Originated in the House

Introduced

January 3, 2017

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

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Text Versions (1)

Introduced in House1/3/2017

Details

Bill TypeHR
Current StatusReferred to Committee
Cosponsors2