US HB157 | 2019-2020 | 116th Congress
Status
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 3-0)
Status: Introduced on January 3 2019 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2019-01-03 - Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
Pending: House Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on January 3 2019 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2019-01-03 - Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
Pending: House Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
Repeals provisions of the Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act that prohibit civil actions or administrative proceedings against firearm or ammunition manufacturers, sellers, importers, dealers, or trade associations for harms resulting from the criminal or unlawful misuse of a firearm.
Title
Gun Manufacturers Accountability Act
Sponsors
| Rep. Dwight Evans [D-PA] | Rep. Ro Khanna [D-CA] | Rep. David Cicilline [D-RI] |
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2019-01-03 | House | Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties. |
| 2019-01-03 | House | Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. |
| 2019-01-03 | House | Introduced in House |
Subjects
Civil actions and liability
Firearms and explosives
Law
Manufacturing
Product safety and quality
Retail and wholesale trades
Firearms and explosives
Law
Manufacturing
Product safety and quality
Retail and wholesale trades
US Congress State Sources
| Type | Source |
|---|---|
| Summary | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/157/all-info |
| Text | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr157/BILLS-116hr157ih.pdf |
