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To repeal the provisions of the Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act prohibiting the bringing of qualified civil liability actions in Federal or State court.

USA115th CongressHR-163| House 
| Updated: 1/13/2017
Alcee L. Hastings

Alcee L. Hastings

Democratic Representative

Florida

Cosponsors (2)
Dwight Evans (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)

Judiciary Committee, Constitution and Limited Government Subcommittee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
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.
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Timeline
Jan 3, 2017
Introduced in House
Jan 3, 2017
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Jan 13, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.
  • January 3, 2017
    Introduced in House
  • January 3, 2017
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
  • January 13, 2017
    Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.

Law

Related Bills

  • HR 115-3984: To repeal the Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act, and provide for the discoverability and admissibility of gun trace information in civil proceedings.
  • S 115-1939: A bill to repeal the Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act.
Civil actions and liabilityFirearms and explosivesManufacturingProduct safety and qualityRetail and wholesale trades

To repeal the provisions of the Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act prohibiting the bringing of qualified civil liability actions in Federal or State court.

USA115th CongressHR-163| House 
| Updated: 1/13/2017
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.
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Timeline
Jan 3, 2017
Introduced in House
Jan 3, 2017
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Jan 13, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.
  • January 3, 2017
    Introduced in House
  • January 3, 2017
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
  • January 13, 2017
    Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.
Alcee L. Hastings

Alcee L. Hastings

Democratic Representative

Florida

Cosponsors (2)
Dwight Evans (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)

Judiciary Committee, Constitution and Limited Government Subcommittee

Law

Related Bills

  • HR 115-3984: To repeal the Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act, and provide for the discoverability and admissibility of gun trace information in civil proceedings.
  • S 115-1939: A bill to repeal the Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act.
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Civil actions and liabilityFirearms and explosivesManufacturingProduct safety and qualityRetail and wholesale trades