HR 1276
103th Congress
House
Crime and Law Enforcement
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Civil actions and liability
Firearms
Firearms control
Injunctions
Legal fees
Limitation of actions
Citizens' Self-Defense Act of 1993
Introduced: March 10, 1993
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Everywhere this bill has been
6 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Sep 23, 1993
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H6905-6906)
Apr 29, 1993
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H2134)
Mar 15, 1993
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime and Criminal Justice.
Mar 11, 1993
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H1218)
Mar 10, 1993
Referred to the House Committee on Judiciary.
Mar 10, 1993
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
Citizens' Self-Defense Act of 1993 - Declares that a person not prohibited by Federal law from receiving a firearm shall have the right to obtain firearms for security and to use firearms in defense of self, family, or home.
Authorizes persons whose rights under this Act have been violated to bring an action in U.S. district court against the United States, any State, or any person for damages, injunctive relief, and such other relief as the court deems appropriate.
Sets forth provisions regarding: (1) the award of attorney's fees; and (2) the statute of limitations.
What's happening now
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H6905-6906)
Committees of jurisdiction
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