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PLCAA Federal Jurisdiction Act

USA119th CongressHR-1068| House 
| Updated: 2/6/2025
Harriet M. Hageman

Harriet M. Hageman

Republican Representative

Wyoming

Cosponsors (4)
Paul A. Gosar (Republican)Elijah Crane (Republican)Abraham J. Hamadeh (Republican)Ben Cline (Republican)

Judiciary Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This legislation amends the existing Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act (PLCAA) by introducing new provisions for handling certain civil liability actions. Its primary purpose is to establish a mechanism for defendants, specifically manufacturers, sellers, or trade associations , to move specific lawsuits from state to federal jurisdiction. Under the proposed amendment, if such a defendant asserts that a civil action in state court is a "qualified civil liability action," they may remove it to a United States district court. The federal court is then empowered to determine whether the action indeed meets the criteria of a qualified civil liability action and, if so, to dismiss the case accordingly.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-6753
PLCAA Federal Jurisdiction Act
Feb 6, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-484
Introduced in Senate
Feb 6, 2025
Introduced in House
Feb 6, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-6753
    PLCAA Federal Jurisdiction Act


  • February 6, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-484
    Introduced in Senate


  • February 6, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • February 6, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Crime and Law Enforcement

Related Bills

  • S 119-484: PLCAA Federal Jurisdiction Act
Civil actions and liabilityFederal district courtsFirearms and explosivesJurisdiction and venueManufacturingRetail and wholesale trades

PLCAA Federal Jurisdiction Act

USA119th CongressHR-1068| House 
| Updated: 2/6/2025
This legislation amends the existing Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act (PLCAA) by introducing new provisions for handling certain civil liability actions. Its primary purpose is to establish a mechanism for defendants, specifically manufacturers, sellers, or trade associations , to move specific lawsuits from state to federal jurisdiction. Under the proposed amendment, if such a defendant asserts that a civil action in state court is a "qualified civil liability action," they may remove it to a United States district court. The federal court is then empowered to determine whether the action indeed meets the criteria of a qualified civil liability action and, if so, to dismiss the case accordingly.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-6753
PLCAA Federal Jurisdiction Act
Feb 6, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-484
Introduced in Senate
Feb 6, 2025
Introduced in House
Feb 6, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-6753
    PLCAA Federal Jurisdiction Act


  • February 6, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-484
    Introduced in Senate


  • February 6, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • February 6, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Harriet M. Hageman

Harriet M. Hageman

Republican Representative

Wyoming

Cosponsors (4)
Paul A. Gosar (Republican)Elijah Crane (Republican)Abraham J. Hamadeh (Republican)Ben Cline (Republican)

Judiciary Committee

Crime and Law Enforcement

Related Bills

  • S 119-484: PLCAA Federal Jurisdiction Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Civil actions and liabilityFederal district courtsFirearms and explosivesJurisdiction and venueManufacturingRetail and wholesale trades