H.R. 1684 (111th): Preservation of the Second Amendment in National Parks and National Wildlife Refuges Act

Introduced:
Mar 24, 2009 (111th Congress, 2009–2010)
Sponsor:
Rep. Doc Hastings [R-WA4]
Status:
Died (Referred to Committee)
See Instead:

S. 816 (same title)
Referred to Committee — Apr 02, 2009

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Status

This bill was introduced on March 24, 2009, in a previous session of Congress, but was not enacted.

Progress
Introduced Mar 24, 2009
Cosponsors
85 cosponsors (72R, 13D) (show)
Committees

House Natural Resources

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Full Title

To preserve the rights granted under second amendment to the Constitution in national parks and national wildlife refuge areas.

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Last updated Mar 24, 2009.
2 pages

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3/24/2009--Introduced.
Preservation of the Second Amendment in National Parks and National Wildlife Refuges Act - Allows, except as provided under federal criminal law relating to the possession of firearms and other dangerous weapons in federal facilities, a person to possess, carry, and transport concealed, loaded, and operable firearms within a national park area or national wildlife refuge area in accordance with the laws of the state in which such area is located.

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