H.R. 1865 (112th): Recreational Lands Self-Defense Act of 2011

Introduced:
May 12, 2011 (112th Congress, 2011–2013)
Sponsor:
Rep. Bob Gibbs [R-OH18]
Status:
Died (Referred to Committee)

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Status

This bill was introduced on May 12, 2011, in a previous session of Congress, but was not enacted.

Progress
Introduced May 12, 2011
Referred to Committee May 12, 2011
Cosponsors
101 cosponsors (88R, 13D) (show)
Committees

House Transportation and Infrastructure

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Full Title

To protect the right of individuals to bear arms at water resources development projects administered by the Secretary of the Army, and for other purposes.

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Last updated May 12, 2011.
3 pages

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5/12/2011--Introduced.
Recreational Lands Self-Defense Act of 2011 - Prohibits the Secretary of the Army from promulgating or enforcing any regulation that prohibits an individual from possessing a firearm at a water resources development project administered by the Chief of Engineers if: (1) the individual is not otherwise prohibited by law from possessing the firearm, and (2) the possession of the firearm is in compliance with the law of the state in which the project is located.

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