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US HR6753
US HR6753PLCAA Federal Jurisdiction Act Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act Federal Jurisdiction Act
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Introduced
12/13/2023
12/13/2023
In Committee
12/13/2023
12/13/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2025
01/03/2025
Introduced Session
118th Congress
Bill Summary
A BILL To amend the Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act to provide for the removal and dismissal of qualified civil liability actions.
AI Summary
This bill, the PLCAA Federal Jurisdiction Act, amends the Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act (PLCAA) to allow manufacturers, sellers, or trade associations of firearms to remove certain civil liability actions from state courts to federal district courts. The district court would then have the authority to determine if the action is a "qualified civil liability action" under the PLCAA and, if so, dismiss the case accordingly. This provides additional legal protections for the firearms industry against certain types of civil lawsuits.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (9)
Harriet Hageman (R)*,
Andrew Clyde (R),
Eli Crane (R),
Russell Fry (R),
Paul Gosar (R),
Lisa McClain (R),
Andy Ogles (R),
Matt Rosendale (R),
Randy Weber (R),
Last Action
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. (on 12/13/2023)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/house-bill/6753/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/118/bills/hr6753/BILLS-118hr6753ih.pdf |
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