S 1939
115th Congress
Senate
Law
Civil actions and liability
Firearms and explosives
Manufacturing
Product safety and quality
Equal Access to Justice for Victims of Gun Violence Act
Introduced: October 5, 2017
Introduced by:
Blumenthal, Richard
Democratic
· Connecticut
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Everywhere this bill has been
2 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Oct 5, 2017
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Oct 5, 2017
Introduced in Senate
Plain-English summary
Equal Access to Justice for Victims of Gun Violence Act
This bill amends the Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act to repeal provisions that prohibit civil actions against a firearm or ammunition manufacturer, seller, importer, dealer, or trade association for the criminal or unlawful misuse of a firearm.
What's happening now
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Committees of jurisdiction
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