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H.R. 5490: Handgun Purchaser Licensing Act

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To provide for a grant program for handgun licensing programs, and for other purposes.

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Sponsor and status

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Elizabeth Esty

Sponsor. Representative for Connecticut's 5th congressional district. Democrat.

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Last Updated: Apr 12, 2018
Length: 6 pages
Introduced:

Apr 12, 2018

Status:

Introduced on Apr 12, 2018

This bill is in the first stage of the legislative process. It was introduced into Congress on April 12, 2018. It will typically be considered by committee next before it is possibly sent on to the House or Senate as a whole.

Prognosis:

2% chance of being enacted according to Skopos Labs (details)

History

Apr 12, 2018
 
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. 5490 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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