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H.R. 2159 (111th)

Denying Firearms and Explosives to Dangerous Terrorists Act of 2009

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Introduced

29 April 2009

Last action

12 June 2009 · Referred

Status

Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.

Sponsors

Rep. King, Peter T. [R-NY-2], Rep. Rangel, Charles B. [D-NY-15], Rep. Castle, Michael N. [R-DE-At Large], Rep. McCarthy, Carolyn [D-NY-4], Sen. Kirk, Mark Steven [R-IL], Rep. Moran, James P. [D-VA-8], Rep. Smith, Christopher H. [R-NJ-4], Rep. Towns, Edolphus [D-NY-10], Rep. Bishop, Timothy H. [D-NY-1], Rep. Israel, Steve [D-NY-3], Rep. Lance, Leonard [R-NJ-7], Rep. Wasserman Schultz, Debbie [D-FL-25], Rep. Rush, Bobby L. [D-IL-1], Rep. Ackerman, Gary L. [D-NY-5], Rep. Clarke, Yvette D. [D-NY-9], Rep. Maloney, Carolyn B. [D-NY-12], Rep. Hall, John J. [D-NY-19], Rep. Weiner, Anthony D. [D-NY-9], Rep. Engel, Eliot L. [D-NY-16], Rep. Crowley, Joseph [D-NY-14], Rep. Pascrell, Bill, Jr. [D-NJ-9], Rep. Johnson, Henry C. "Hank" [D-GA-4], Rep. Payne, Donald M. [D-NJ-10], Rep. Quigley, Mike [D-IL-5], Rep. Sestak, Joe [D-PA-7], Rep. Waxman, Henry A. [D-CA-33], Rep. Shea-Porter, Carol [D-NH-1], Rep. Holt, Rush [D-NJ-12], Rep. Honda, Michael M. [D-CA-15], Rep. Rothman, Steven R. [D-NJ-9], Rep. Deutch, Theodore E. [D-FL-22], Rep. Filner, Bob [D-CA-51], Rep. Lofgren, Zoe [D-CA-18], Rep. Matsui, Doris O. [D-CA-7], Rep. Fudge, Marcia L. [D-OH-11], Rep. Chu, Judy [D-CA-28], Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large], Rep. McGovern, James P. [D-MA-2], Rep. Doyle, Michael F. [D-PA-14], Rep. Meeks, Gregory W. [D-NY-5]

Subjects

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14 August 2025

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Summary

Denying Firearms and Explosives to Dangerous Terrorists Act of 2009 - Amends the federal criminal code to grant the Attorney General the authority to deny the transfer of firearms or the issuance of a federal firearms and explosives license to any individual if the Attorney General: (1) determines that such individual has been engaged in or has provided material support or resources for terrorist activities; and (2) has a reasonable belief that such individual may use a firearm or explosive in connection with terrorism. Allows any individual whose firearm or explosives license application has been been denied to bring legal action challenging the denial. Prohibits the sale or distribution of firearms or explosives to any individual whom the Attorney General has determined to be engaged in terrorist activities. Permits the Attorney General to withhold information in firearms and explosives license denial revocation suits if the Attorney General determines that the disclosure of such information would likely compromise national security. Authorizes the Attorney General to revoke firearms and explosives licenses and permits held by individuals determined to be engaged in terrorism.

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Timeline

  1. 29 April 2009

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 29 April 2009

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 29 April 2009

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 12 June 2009

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.

    Source: Committee

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