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HR 1580 106th Congress House

Save a Child Act of 1999

Official title: To prohibit the sale of guns that have not been approved by the Secretary of the Treasury, and for other purposes.

Introduced: April 27, 1999 Introduced by: Lofgren, Zoe Democratic · California See on congress.gov
Crime and Law Enforcement Administrative procedureAssault weaponsDepartment of the TreasuryFines (Penalties)
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This bill died when the 106th Congress ended
It never became law before the 106th Congress (1999–2000) 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 3 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
May 7, 1999
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime.
Apr 27, 1999
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Apr 27, 1999
Introduced in House
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 Latest action May 7, 1999

Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Save a Child Act of 1999 - Makes it unlawful, with such exceptions for law enforcement and other legitimate purposes as the Secretary of the Treasury by rule provides, to sell, purchase, or possess any firearm that is not approved by the Secretary. Prohibits the Secretary from approving the Intratec TEC-9 and similar weapons.

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 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 2
All 2 Democratic 2
D
McGovern, James P.
Massachusetts · Apr 27, 1999
 D
Waters, Maxine
California · Apr 27, 1999
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 1580: Save a Child Act of 1999. 106th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/106-HR-1580/
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"H.R. 1580: Save a Child Act of 1999." 106th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/106-HR-1580/.
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H.R. 1580, 106th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/106-HR-1580/.
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