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H.R. 1044 (105th)

Firearm Child Safety Lock Act of 1997

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Introduced

12 March 1997

Last action

8 May 1997 · Introduced

Status

Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H2431)

Sponsors

Rep. Millender-McDonald, Juanita [D-CA-37]

Subjects

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21 August 2025

Summary

Firearm Child Safety Lock Act of 1997 - Prohibits the transfer of a firearm or the manufacture of a handgun, in or affecting commerce, without a specified child safety lock. Sets forth civil penalties for violations of this Act, including loss of a Federal dealer's license.

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Timeline

  1. 12 March 1997

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 12 March 1997

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 12 March 1997

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 20 March 1997

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime.

    Source: Committee

  5. 8 May 1997

    Introduced

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H2431)

    Source: IntroReferral

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Documents

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Introduced in House (text)

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