HR 123
107th Congress
House
Law
Ammunition
Civil actions and liability
Commerce
Crime and Law Enforcement
District courts
Firearms
Firearms injuries
Government Operations and Politics
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Liability (Law)
Products liability
Retail trade
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Trade associations
Firearms Heritage Protection Act of 2001
Introduced: January 3, 2001
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Everywhere this bill has been
2 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Jan 3, 2001
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Jan 3, 2001
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
Firearms Heritage Protection Act of 2001 - Prohibits civil actions from being brought against a manufacturer or seller of a firearm or ammunition, or a component thereof, that has been shipped or transported in interstate or foreign commerce (a firearm), or a trade association of such manufacturers or sellers, for damages resulting from the criminal or unlawful misuse of a firearm. Requires dismissal of any such action that is pending on the date of this Act's enactment.
Specifies exceptions with respect to actions against persons who transfer a firearm knowing that it will be used to commit a crime of violence or a drug trafficking crime, or actions brought against a seller for negligent entrustment or negligence per se.
What's happening now
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Committees of jurisdiction
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