S. 2934: Fix Gun Checks Act of 2016

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Introduced:

May 16, 2016

Status:

Referred to Committee on May 16, 2016

This bill was assigned to a congressional committee on May 16, 2016, which will consider it before possibly sending it on to the House or Senate as a whole.

Sponsor:

Charles “Chuck” Schumer

Senior Senator from New York

Democrat

Text:

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Last Updated: May 16, 2016
Length: 13 pages

Prognosis:

2% chance of being enacted (details)

About the bill

Full Title

A bill to ensure that all individuals who should be prohibited from buying a firearm are listed in the national instant criminal background check system and require a background check for every firearm sale.

The bill’s titles are written by its sponsor.

History

Mar 2, 2011		Earlier Version — Introduced This activity took place on a related bill, S. 436 (112th).
Mar 12, 2013		Earlier Version — Reported by Committee This activity took place on a related bill, S. 374 (113th).
May 16, 2016		Introduced This is the first step in the legislative process. Read Text »
		Reported by Committee
		Passed Senate
		Passed House
		Signed by the President

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