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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 See on congress.gov
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It never became law before the 103rd Congress (1993–1994) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
 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
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 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

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 September 23, 1993

Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H6905-6906)

 Bill text 1 version

Source documents hosted by congress.gov.

 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 4
All 4 Republican 3
R
Lucas, Frank D.
Oklahoma · Aug 4, 1994
 R
Calvert, Ken
California · Mar 10, 1994
BUYER, STEPHEN
· Jun 8, 1993
 R
Crapo, Mike
Idaho · May 20, 1993
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APA
U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 1276: Citizens' Self-Defense Act of 1993. 103rd Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/103-HR-1276/
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"H.R. 1276: Citizens' Self-Defense Act of 1993." 103rd Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/103-HR-1276/.
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H.R. 1276, 103rd Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/103-HR-1276/.
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