H.Res. 677 (112th): Expressing the sense of the Congress regarding the anniversary of the United States Supreme Court decision in the case of District of Columbia v. Heller.

Introduced:
Jun 05, 2012 (112th Congress, 2011–2013)
Sponsor:
Rep. Doug Lamborn [R-CO5]
Status:
Died (Referred to Committee)

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Status

This resolution was introduced on June 5, 2012, in a previous session of Congress, but was not enacted.

Progress
Introduced Jun 05, 2012
Referred to Committee Jun 05, 2012
Cosponsors
none
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House Judiciary

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Last updated Jun 05, 2012.
3 pages

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6/5/2012--Introduced.
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives, on the occasion of the fourth anniversary of the Supreme Court decision in District of Columbia v. Heller, that the House: (1) acknowledges that the Second Amendment to the Constitution protects the fundamental, individual right of all Americans to keep and bear arms; (2) reaffirms the continued importance of such right; and (3) pays tribute to the Court for upholding and calls on the Court to continue protecting such right.

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