H.R. 1506 (112th): Denying Firearms and Explosives to Dangerous Terrorists Act of 2011

Introduced:
Apr 13, 2011 (112th Congress, 2011–2013)
Sponsor:
Rep. Peter “Pete” King [R-NY3]
Status:
Died (Referred to Committee)
See Instead:
This bill was re-introduced as H.R. 720 on Feb 14, 2013. See H.R. 720 for current action on this subject.

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Status

This bill was introduced on April 13, 2011, in a previous session of Congress, but was not enacted.

Progress
Introduced Apr 13, 2011
Referred to Committee Apr 13, 2011
Cosponsors
41 cosponsors (38D, 3R) (show)
Committees

House Judiciary

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Full Title

To increase public safety by permitting the Attorney General to deny the transfer of a firearm or the issuance of firearms or explosives licenses to a known or suspected dangerous terrorist.

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Last updated Apr 13, 2011.
16 pages

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4/13/2011--Introduced.
Denying Firearms and Explosives to Dangerous Terrorists Act of 2011 - Amends the federal criminal code to grant the Attorney General the authority to deny the transfer of firearms or the issuance of a federal firearms and explosives license to any individual if the Attorney General:
(1) determines that such individual has been engaged in or has provided material support or resources for terrorist activities, and
(2) has a reasonable belief that such individual may use a firearm or explosive in connection with terrorism.
Allows any individual whose firearm or explosives license application has been been denied to bring legal action challenging the denial.
Prohibits the sale or distribution of firearms or explosives to any individual whom the Attorney General has determined to be engaged in terrorist activities. Permits the Attorney General to withhold information in firearms and explosives license denial revocation suits if the Attorney General determines that the disclosure of such information would likely compromise national security.
Authorizes the Attorney General to revoke firearms and explosives licenses and permits held by individuals determined to be engaged in terrorism.

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  • 18 U.S.C. Chapter 44