HR 163
115th Congress
House
Law
Civil actions and liability
Firearms and explosives
Manufacturing
Product safety and quality
Retail and wholesale trades
Gun Manufacturers Accountability Act
Introduced: January 3, 2017
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Everywhere this bill has been
3 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Jan 13, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.
Jan 3, 2017
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Jan 3, 2017
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
Gun Manufacturers Accountability Act
This bill amends the Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act to repeal provisions that prohibit state or federal civil actions or administrative proceedings from being brought against firearm or ammunition manufacturers, sellers, importers, dealers, or trade associations for criminal or unlawful misuse of a firearm by the person bringing the action or a third party.
What's happening now
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.
Committees of jurisdiction
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