HR 3993 · 97th Congress · Crime and Law Enforcement

A bill to amend chapter 44 (relating to firearms) of title 18 of the United States Code to provide a 21-day waiting period for the purchase of handguns.

Introduced 1981-06-23· Sponsored by Rep. Goodling, William F. [R-PA-19]· House

Bill Progress

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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 Subcommittee on Crime.(1981-06-25)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Amends the Gun Control Act of 1968 to make it unlawful for any person to transfer or receive ownership of any handgun earlier than 21 days after the date on which the parties agree to make the transfer.…

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