GovTrack’s Bill Summary
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H.Res. 493 (109th): Providing for consideration of the bill (S. 397) to prohibit civil liability actions from being brought or continued against manufacturers, distributors, dealers, or importers of firearms or ammunition for damages, injunctive or other relief resulting from the misuse of their products by others.
- Introduced:
- Oct 17, 2005 (109th Congress, 2005–2006)
- Sponsor:
- Rep. Phil Gingrey [R-GA11]
- Status:
- Agreed To (Simple Resolution)
- See Instead:
- This resolution sets the rules for debate for another bill, such as limiting who can submit an amendment and setting floor debate time.
The resolution’s title was written by the resolution’s sponsor. H.Res. stands for House simple resolution.
Library of Congress Summary
The summary below was written by the Congressional Research Service, which is a nonpartisan division of the Library of Congress.
10/18/2005--Passed House without amendment. (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (S. 397) to prohibit civil liability actions from being brought or continued against manufacturers, distributors, dealers, or importers of firearms or ammunition for damages, injunctive or other relief resulting from the misuse of their products by others.
House Republican Conference Summary
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House Democratic Caucus Summary
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