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Referred to CommitteeEqual Access to Justice for Victims of Gun Violence Act
Introduced 10/5/2017•115th Congress•Senate
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
10/5/2017 • Senate
Summary
Equal Access to Justice for Victims of Gun Violence Act
This bill amends the Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act to repeal provisions that prohibit civil actions against a firearm or ammunition manufacturer, seller, importer, dealer, or trade association for the criminal or unlawful misuse of a firearm.
Introduced in Senate • 10/5/2017
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Policy Area: Law
Civil actions and liabilityFirearms and explosivesManufacturingProduct safety and quality
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Originated in the Senate
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October 5, 2017
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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Introduced in Senate10/5/2017