HR 13003 · 95th Congress · Crime and Law Enforcement

A bill to provide that certain rules which relate to firearms and which are proposed by or for the bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms shall be subject to public comment for not less than 120 days and to veto by either House of Congress.

Introduced 1978-06-06· Sponsored by Rep. Cleveland, James C. [R-NH-2]· House

Bill Progress

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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to House Committee on Rules.(1978-06-06)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Subjects to public comment for not less than 120 days any rule relating to firearms which is proposed by or for the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms, and about which public notice and opportunity to comment are required. Permits such a rule to take effect only if, before the close of the 120-day period, neither House of Congress adopts a resolution disapproving such rule. Establishes a procedure for consideration by both Houses of resolutions of disapproval of rules promulgated by Federal agencies. Requires the standing committee responsible for the promulgating agency to report a resolution of disapproval within 45 days, or face a discharge motion.…

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