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Firearms Corrections and Improvements Act

Introduced: March 16, 2006 See on congress.gov
 Everywhere this bill has been 10 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Sep 13, 2006
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 21 - 11.
Sep 13, 2006
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Sep 7, 2006
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
May 18, 2006
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote .
May 18, 2006
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
May 11, 2006
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Mar 28, 2006
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Mar 23, 2006
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
Mar 16, 2006
Referred to the House Committee on Judiciary.
Mar 16, 2006
Introduced in House
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Firearms Corrections and Improvements Act - Amends firearms provisions of the federal criminal code to: (1) lift restrictions on the possession, transfer, and importation of machineguns, and certain other shotguns and rifles, for contractors providing national security services for the United States and training related to such services, and for manufacturers for testing, research, design, or development purposes; (2) prohibit the Attorney General from charging any tax or fee for any background check by the national instant criminal background check system; (3) permit juveniles to possess and use a handgun or ammunition for certain activities without written parental consent if the parent is present when the juvenile is using the handgun; (4) eliminate certain reporting requirements for multiple handgun sales (more than one sale within five days) by dealers to state police and law enforcement agencies; (5) prohibit the Attorney General from electronically retrieving records of gun dealers who have gone out of business by name or any personal identification code; (6) limit disclosure of trace records; and (7) allow importation of barrels, frames, and receivers for firearms other than handguns for repair or replacement purposes.

What's happening now September 13, 2006

Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 21 - 11.

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