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Denying Firearms and Explosives to Dangerous Terrorists Act of 2015

Introduced: February 25, 2015 See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 4 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Dec 7, 2015
Motion to Discharge Committee filed by Mr. Thompson (CA). Petition No: 114-3. (Discharge petition text with signatures.)
Mar 31, 2015
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
Feb 25, 2015
Introduced in House
Feb 25, 2015
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Denying Firearms and Explosives to Dangerous Terrorists Act of 2015

Amends the federal criminal code to grant the Attorney General the authority to deny the transfer of firearms or the issuance of a federal firearms and explosives license to any individual if the Attorney General: (1) determines that such individual has been engaged in or has provided material support or resources for terrorist activities, and (2) has a reasonable belief that such individual may use a firearm or explosive in connection with terrorism. Allows any individual whose firearm or explosives license application has been denied to bring legal action challenging the denial.

Prohibits the sale or distribution of firearms or explosives to any individual whom the Attorney General has determined to be engaged in terrorist activities.

Permits the Attorney General to withhold information in firearms and explosives license denial revocation suits if the Attorney General determines that the disclosure of such information would likely compromise national security.

Authorizes the Attorney General to revoke firearms and explosives licenses and permits held by individuals determined to be engaged in terrorism.

What's happening now December 7, 2015

Motion to Discharge Committee filed by Mr. Thompson (CA). Petition No: 114-3. (<a href="http://clerk.house.gov/114/lrc/pd/petitions/DisPet0003.xml ">Discharge petition</a> text with signatures.)

 Related & companion bills 2
  • S 551 Related bill Denying Firearms and Explosives to Dangerous Terrorists Act of 2015
  • HR 368 Related bill Safe and Responsible Gun Transfer Act
 Bill text 1 version

Source documents hosted by congress.gov.

 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 64
All 64 Democratic 62
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Chu, Judy
California · Sep 12, 2016
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Beatty, Joyce
Ohio · Jul 11, 2016
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Gallego, Ruben
Arizona · Jul 5, 2016
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Castro, Joaquin
Texas · Jun 22, 2016
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Ruiz, Raul
California · Jun 22, 2016
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Sánchez, Linda T.
California · Jun 22, 2016
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Pallone, Frank
New Jersey · Jun 21, 2016
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Garamendi, John
California · Jun 14, 2016
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Green, Al
Texas · Jun 14, 2016
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Huffman, Jared
California · Jun 14, 2016
 D
Smith, Adam
Washington · Jun 14, 2016
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Beyer, Donald S.
Virginia · Jun 13, 2016
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Pocan, Mark
Wisconsin · Jun 13, 2016
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Carson, André
Indiana · Feb 25, 2016
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Moore, Gwen
Wisconsin · Jan 13, 2016
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Takano, Mark
California · Jan 12, 2016
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Kelly, Robin L.
Illinois · Dec 15, 2015
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Quigley, Mike
Illinois · Dec 15, 2015
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Keating, William R.
Massachusetts · Dec 11, 2015
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Foster, Bill
Illinois · Dec 9, 2015
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Lieu, Ted
California · Dec 9, 2015
 D
Moulton, Seth
Massachusetts · Dec 9, 2015
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Adams, Alma S.
North Carolina · Dec 8, 2015
 D
Aguilar, Pete
California · Dec 8, 2015
 D
Brownley, Julia
California · Dec 8, 2015
 D
Clark, Katherine M.
Massachusetts · Dec 8, 2015
 D
Frankel, Lois
Florida · Dec 8, 2015
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Jeffries, Hakeem S.
New York · Dec 8, 2015
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Kaptur, Marcy
Ohio · Dec 8, 2015
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Lynch, Stephen F.
Massachusetts · Dec 8, 2015
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Meng, Grace
New York · Dec 8, 2015
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Sherman, Brad
California · Dec 8, 2015
 D
Torres, Norma J.
California · Dec 8, 2015
 D
Vargas, Juan
California · Dec 8, 2015
VISCLOSKY, PETER
· Dec 8, 2015
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Welch, Peter
Vermont · Dec 8, 2015
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DeLauro, Rosa L.
Connecticut · Dec 3, 2015
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DelBene, Suzan K.
Washington · Dec 3, 2015
Donovan, Daniel
· Dec 3, 2015
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Duckworth, Tammy
Illinois · Dec 3, 2015
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Matsui, Doris O.
California · Dec 3, 2015
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Meeks, Gregory W.
New York · Dec 3, 2015
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Peters, Scott H.
California · Dec 3, 2015
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Bera, Ami
California · Dec 2, 2015
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Thompson, Mike
California · Dec 2, 2015
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Bonamici, Suzanne
Oregon · Dec 1, 2015
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Cohen, Steve
Tennessee · Dec 1, 2015
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Courtney, Joe
Connecticut · Dec 1, 2015
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DeSaulnier, Mark
California · Dec 1, 2015
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Larson, John B.
Connecticut · Dec 1, 2015
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 1076: Denying Firearms and Explosives to Dangerous Terrorists Act of 2015. 114th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/114-HR-1076/
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"H.R. 1076: Denying Firearms and Explosives to Dangerous Terrorists Act of 2015." 114th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/114-HR-1076/.
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