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H.R. 1276 (103rd)

Citizens' Self-Defense Act of 1993

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Introduced

10 March 1993

Last action

23 September 1993 · Introduced

Status

Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H6905-6906)

Sponsors

Rep. Bartlett, Roscoe G. [R-MD-6], Rep. Barton, Joe [R-TX-6], Rep. Bliley, Tom [R-VA-7], Rep. Duncan, John J., Jr. [R-TN-2], Rep. Johnson, Sam [R-TX-3], Rep. Packard, Ron [R-CA-48], Rep. Crane, Philip M. [R-IL-8], Rep. Fields, Jack [R-TX-8], Rep. Emerson, Bill [R-MO-8], Rep. Collins, Mac [R-GA-3], Rep. Torkildsen, Peter G. [R-MA-6], Rep. Solomon, Gerald B. H. [R-NY-22], Rep. Doolittle, John T. [R-CA-4], Rep. Condit, Gary A. [D-CA-18], Rep. Coble, Howard [R-NC-6], Rep. Burton, Dan [R-IN-5], Rep. Peterson, Collin C. [D-MN-7], Rep. Smith, Lamar [R-TX-21], Rep. Hunter, Duncan [R-CA-52], Rep. Callahan, Sonny [R-AL-1], Sen. Santorum, Rick [R-PA], Rep. Taylor, Charles H. [R-NC-11], Rep. Stump, Bob [R-AZ-3], Rep. Rahall, Nick J., II [D-WV-3], Rep. Dornan, Robert K. [R-CA-46], Sen. Crapo, Mike [R-ID], Rep. Armey, Richard K. [R-TX-26], Rep. Bachus, Spencer [R-AL-6], Rep. Buyer, Steve [R-IN-4], Rep. Sundquist, Don [R-TN-7], Rep. Baker, Bill [R-CA-10], Rep. Ravenel, Arthur, Jr. [R-SC-1], Rep. Brewster, Bill K. [D-OK-3], Rep. Geren, Pete [D-TX-12], Rep. Herger, Wally [R-CA-2], Rep. Young, Don [R-AK-At Large], Rep. Istook, Ernest J., Jr. [R-OK-5], Rep. Hancock, Mel [R-MO-7], Rep. Barcia, James A. [D-MI-5], Rep. Bonilla, Henry [R-TX-23], Rep. Pombo, Richard W. [R-CA-11], Rep. Royce, Edward R. [R-CA-39], Sen. Grams, Rod [R-MN], Rep. Hayes, James A. [D-LA-7], Rep. Skeen, Joe [R-NM-2], Rep. Schaefer, Dan [R-CO-6], Rep. Kopetski, Mike [D-OR-5], Rep. Machtley, Ronald K. [R-RI-1]

Subjects

Defence

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26 August 2025

Defence

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Summary

Citizens' Self-Defense Act of 1993 - Declares that a person not prohibited by Federal law from receiving a firearm shall have the right to obtain firearms for security and to use firearms in defense of self, family, or home. Authorizes persons whose rights under this Act have been violated to bring an action in U.S. district court against the United States, any State, or any person for damages, injunctive relief, and such other relief as the court deems appropriate. Sets forth provisions regarding: (1) the award of attorney's fees; and (2) the statute of limitations.

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Timeline

  1. 10 March 1993

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Judiciary.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 10 March 1993

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 10 March 1993

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 11 March 1993

    Introduced

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H1218)

    Source: IntroReferral

  5. 15 March 1993

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime and Criminal Justice.

    Source: Committee

  6. 29 April 1993

    Introduced

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H2134)

    Source: IntroReferral

  7. 23 September 1993

    Introduced

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H6905-6906)

    Source: IntroReferral

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  • Introduced in House (text)

    Introduced in House · EN · 3 August 1993

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