HR 5013 109th Congress House

Disaster Recovery Personal Protection Act of 2006

Official title: To amend the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to prohibit the confiscation of firearms during certain national emergencies.

Introduced: May 4, 2006 See on congress.gov

Emergency Management Armed Forces and National SecurityCivil actions and liabilityCrime and Law EnforcementDisaster relief

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DisastersFederal employeesFederal officialsFirearmsFirearms controlGovernment Operations and PoliticsGovernment contractorsHurricane aftermath legislationLawLegal feesMilitary personnelSearches and seizures

Everywhere this bill has been 16 steps

Introduced

In committee

Reported out

Passed House

Passed Senate

To President

Became law

Aug 4, 2006

Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

Jul 26, 2006

Received in the Senate.

Jul 25, 2006

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Jul 25, 2006

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 322 - 99 (Roll no. 401). (text: CR H5755-5756)

Jul 25, 2006

Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5814-5815)

Jul 25, 2006

At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.

Jul 25, 2006

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5013.

Jul 25, 2006

Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5755-5761)

Jul 25, 2006

Mr. Kuhl (NY) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

Jul 25, 2006

Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 346.

Jul 25, 2006

Reported by the Committee on Transportation. H. Rept. 109-596.

May 17, 2006

Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.

May 17, 2006

Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

Mar 29, 2006

Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management.

Mar 28, 2006

Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

Mar 28, 2006

Introduced in House

Votes taken on this bill 1

Date	Chamber	What was voted on	Result	Yes–No
Jul 25, 2006	House · vote #401	On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended	Passed	322–99	See who voted →

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Latest action August 4, 2006

Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Disaster Recovery Personal Protection Act of 2006 - Amends the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to prohibit any U.S. officer or employee or any person operating under federal authority, while acting in support of relief from a major disaster or emergency, from: (1) seizing or prohibiting possession of any firearm the possession of which is not otherwise prohibited (other than for forfeiture in compliance with federal law or as evidence in a criminal investigation); (2) requiring registration of any firearm not otherwise required; or (3) prohibiting the carrying of a firearm by any person otherwise authorized to carry a firearm.

Provides that nothing under this Act shall be construed to prohibit requiring the temporary surrender of a firearm as a condition for entry into any mode of transportation used for rescue or evacuation during a major disaster or emergency.

Authorizes any individual aggrieved by a violation of this Act to seek relief by bringing an action for redress for deprivation of rights and by bringing a civil action in U.S. district court for return of a confiscated firearm.

Related & companion bills 2

Bill text 4 versions

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Committees of jurisdiction 3

Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management Subcommittee
House of Representatives · subcommittee of Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
House of Representatives
Judiciary Committee
Senate

Cosponsors 55

Arkansas · Jul 11, 2006

THORNBERRY, WILLIAM

· Jul 11, 2006

Calvert, Ken

California · Jul 10, 2006

Oklahoma · Jun 21, 2006

Larsen, Rick

Washington · Jun 16, 2006

Tennessee · Jun 8, 2006

Georgia · Jun 7, 2006

Florida · May 19, 2006

North Carolina · May 9, 2006

Capito, Shelley Moore

West Virginia · May 4, 2006

Wicker, Roger F.

Mississippi · May 4, 2006

Alabama · Apr 25, 2006

Oklahoma · Apr 5, 2006

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