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Introduced
06/11/2019
06/11/2019
In Committee
06/11/2019
06/11/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
116th Congress
Bill Summary
A bill to repeal the Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act. This bill removes limitations on the civil liability of gun manufacturers. Specifically, the bill repeals the Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act, which prohibits civil actions against a firearm or ammunition manufacturer, seller, importer, dealer, or trade association for damages resulting from the criminal or unlawful misuse of a firearm.
AI Summary
This bill, the Equal Access to Justice for Victims of Gun Violence Act, repeals the Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act. The Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act previously prohibited civil actions against firearm or ammunition manufacturers, sellers, importers, dealers, or trade associations for damages resulting from the criminal or unlawful misuse of their products. By repealing this Act, the bill removes the limitations on the civil liability of gun manufacturers, allowing victims of gun violence to seek justice through the courts.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (16)
Richard Blumenthal (D)*,
Ben Cardin (D),
Tom Carper (D),
Tammy Duckworth (D),
Dick Durbin (D),
Dianne Feinstein (D),
Kamala Harris (D),
Tim Kaine (D),
Amy Klobuchar (D),
Ed Markey (D),
Bob Menendez (D),
Chris Murphy (D),
Patty Murray (D),
Jack Reed (D),
Bernie Sanders (I),
Chris Van Hollen (D),
Last Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (on 06/11/2019)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/senate-bill/1779/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/s1779/BILLS-116s1779is.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/s1779/BILLS-116s1779is.pdf.pdf |
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