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H.R. 2359 (105th)

Gun Shop Safety Act of 1997

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Introduced

31 July 1997

Last action

15 August 1997 · Referred

Status

Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime.

Sponsors

Rep. Rothman, Steven R. [D-NJ-9], NITA LOWEY, Rep. Roukema, Marge [R-NJ-5], Rep. Yates, Sidney R. [D-IL-9], Rep. Dellums, Ronald V. [D-CA-8], Rep. Stark, Fortney Pete [D-CA-9], Rep. Filner, Bob [D-CA-51], Rep. Wexler, Robert [D-FL-19], Rep. Barrett, Thomas M. [D-WI-5], Rep. Furse, Elizabeth [D-OR-1], ELIOT ENGEL, Earl Blumenauer, Brad Sherman

Subjects

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21 August 2025

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Summary

Gun Shop Safety Act of 1997 - Amends the Federal criminal code to direct the Secretary of the Treasury, within one year after enactment of this Act, to issue minimum firearm safety and security standards that shall apply to licensed firearms dealers. Authorizes the Secretary to inspect the premises of such dealers to ensure compliance with such standards. Provides penalties for noncompliance.

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Timeline

  1. 31 July 1997

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 31 July 1997

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 31 July 1997

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 15 August 1997

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime.

    Source: Committee

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