HR 5865 · 110th Congress · Crime and Law Enforcement

To amend chapter 44 of title 18, United States Code, to require a court adjudication before certain veterans may be denied the right to possess a firearm, and for other purposes.

Introduced 2008-04-22· Sponsored by Rep. Goode, Virgil H., Jr. [R-VA-5]· 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: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.(2008-04-22)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Amends the federal criminal code to require an adjudication by a federal or state court before a veteran with an honorable discharge can be prohibited from owning or possessing a firearm based upon a determination that such veteran is mentally defective or has been committed to a mental institution.…

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Cosponsors (6)

6 Republicans