HR 123 · 107th Congress · Law

Firearms Heritage Protection Act of 2001

Introduced 2001-01-03· Sponsored by Rep. Barr, Bob [R-GA-7]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
2
Committee
3
House Vote
4
Senate
5
Enacted
Latest: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.(2001-01-03)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Firearms Heritage Protection Act of 2001 - Prohibits civil actions from being brought against a manufacturer or seller of a firearm or ammunition, or a component thereof, that has been shipped or transported in interstate or foreign commerce (a firearm), or a trade association of such manufacturers or sellers, for damages resulting from the criminal or unlawful misuse of a firearm. Requires dismissal of any such action that is pending on the date of this Act's enactment. Specifies exceptions with respect to actions against persons who transfer a firearm knowing that it will be used to commit a crime of violence or a drug trafficking crime, or actions brought against a seller for negligent entrustment or negligence per se.…

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Cosponsors (20)

4 Democrats15 Republicans1 Independent