H.R. 4329 (102nd): Felon Gun Prohibition Act

Introduced:
Feb 26, 1992 (102nd Congress, 1991–1992)
Sponsor:
Rep. Edward Feighan [D-OH19]
Status:
Died (Referred to Committee)

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Status

This bill was introduced on February 26, 1992, in a previous session of Congress, but was not enacted.

Progress
Introduced Feb 26, 1992
Cosponsors
35 cosponsors (27D, 7R, 1D) (show)
Committees

House Judiciary

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Full Title

To amend title 18, United States Code, to deny convicted felons and other individuals the opportunity to seek administrative relief from prohibitions against possessing, shipping, transporting, or receiving firearms or ammunition, and to eliminate the authority of the Federal courts to admit additional evidence in reviewing denials of such administrative relief for other persons.

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2/26/1992--Introduced.
Felon Gun Prohibition Act - Amends the Federal criminal code to: (1) deny convicted individuals the opportunity to seek administrative relief from prohibitions against possessing, shipping, transporting, or receiving firearms or ammunition; (2) eliminate provisions permitting persons to appeal for judicial review of denials of relief; (3) eliminate the authority of the Federal courts to admit additional evidence in reviewing denials of such relief; and (4) require publication of additional information about administrative relief granted to any person.

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