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HR 2063 106th Congress House

To provide for a study of marketing practices of the firearms industry.

Introduced: June 8, 1999 Introduced by: Markey, Edward J. Democratic · Massachusetts See on congress.gov
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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.
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Jun 24, 1999
Referred to the Subcommittee on Telecommunications, Trade, and Consumer Protection.
Jun 14, 1999
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime.
Jun 9, 1999
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1176-1177)
Jun 8, 1999
Referred to the Committee on Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Jun 8, 1999
Introduced in House
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 Latest action June 24, 1999

Referred to the Subcommittee on Telecommunications, Trade, and Consumer Protection.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Directs the Federal Trade Commission and the Attorney General: (1) to study and report to Congress on the marketing practices of the firearms industry with respect to children; and (2) in conducting such study, to examine the extent to which the industry advertises and promotes its products to minors.

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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 2063: To provide for a study of marketing practices of the firearms industry.. 106th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/106-HR-2063/
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