HR 3706 · 99th Congress · Crime and Law Enforcement

A bill to amend chapter 44 (relating to firearms) of title 18, United States code, to prohibit the sale of handguns commonly called Saturday night specials.

Introduced 1985-11-07· Sponsored by Rep. Hayes, Charles A. [D-IL-1]· 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.(1985-11-12)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Amends the Gun Control Act of 1968 to prohibit any person licensed under such Act from selling or delivering any firearm (other than a rifle or shotgun) which is determined to be unsuitable for lawful sporting purposes based upon standards established under such Act.…

Summarized by Claude AI · Non-partisan · For informational purposes only

Cosponsors (10)

10 Democrats
Rep. Burton, Sala [D-CA-5]CA
Rep. Leland, Mickey [D-TX-18]TX
Resident Commissioner Fuster, Jamie B. [D-PR-At Large]PR
Rep. Morrison, Bruce A. [D-CT-3]CT
Rep. Rangel, Charles B. [D-NY-16]NY
Rep. Collins, Cardiss [D-IL-7]IL
Rep. Owens, Major R. [D-NY-12]NY
Rep. Towns, Edolphus [D-NY-11]NY
Del. de Lugo, Ron [D-VI-At Large]VI
Rep. Weiss, Ted [D-NY-17]NY