HR 1428 · 106th Congress · Crime and Law Enforcement

David Chetcuti Firearm Modification Act

Introduced 1999-04-15· Sponsored by Rep. Lantos, Tom [D-CA-12]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E971)(1999-05-14)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] David Chetcuti Firearm Modification Act - Amends the Brady Handgun Violence Prevention Act to: (1) define "firearm" to include a detachable ammunition magazine and specified semiautomatic assault weapon components (thus requiring a background check before transfer by the dealer); and (2) prohibit the sale of a semiautomatic assault weapon, a detachable ammunition magazine, and specified semiautomatic assault weapon components that are otherwise permitted by the Act unless the purchaser appears in person at the business premises of the licensed dealer and the sale is made at the time of such appearance.…

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