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H.R. 1708: Firearm Risk Protection Act of 2017

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To prohibit the sale of a firearm to, and the purchase of a firearm by, a person who is not covered by appropriate liability insurance coverage.

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Sponsor and status

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Carolyn Maloney

Sponsor. Representative for New York's 12th congressional district. Democrat.

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Last Updated: Mar 23, 2017
Length: 3 pages
Introduced:

Mar 23, 2017

Status:

Introduced on Mar 23, 2017

This bill is in the first stage of the legislative process. It was introduced into Congress on March 23, 2017. It will typically be considered by committee next before it is possibly sent on to the House or Senate as a whole.

Prognosis:

4% chance of being enacted according to Skopos Labs (details)

History

Mar 21, 2013
 
Earlier Version — Introduced

This activity took place on a related bill, H.R. 1369 (113th).
May 21, 2015
 
Earlier Version — Introduced

This activity took place on a related bill, H.R. 2546 (114th).
Mar 23, 2017
 
Introduced

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Ordered Reported

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Passed House (Senate next)

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Passed Senate

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Signed by the President

H.R. 1708 is a bill in the United States Congress.

A bill must be passed by both the House and Senate in identical form and then be signed by the President to become law.

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