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Durbin-Kennedy Empire State Building Counter-Terrorism Act of 1997

Introduced: February 27, 1997 Introduced by: Durbin, Richard J. Democratic · Illinois See on congress.gov
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Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Mar 19, 1997
Referred to Subcommittee on Technology, Terrorism, Government.
Feb 27, 1997
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Feb 27, 1997
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S1759-1761)
Feb 27, 1997
Introduced in Senate
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Durbin-Kennedy Empire State Building Counter-Terrorism Act of 1997 - Amends the Brady Handgun Violence Prevention Act to prohibit the disposition of a firearm or ammunition to, and the possession of a firearm or ammunition by, an alien who has been admitted to the United States under a nonimmigrant visa.

Requires the statement required from a firearms transferee to contain a statement that the transferee is not an alien who has been admitted to the United States under a nonimmigrant visa.

Sets forth provisions regarding: (1) exceptions for aliens admitted to the United States for lawful hunting or sporting purposes and for certain official government representatives, officials, distinguished foreign visitors, and foreign law enforcement officers; and (2) waivers.

What's happening now March 19, 1997

Referred to Subcommittee on Technology, Terrorism, Government.

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