Citizens' Self-Defense Act of 2003

Summary

Citizens' Self-Defense Act of 2003 - Declares that a person not prohibited under the Brady Handgun Violence Prevention Act from receiving a firearm shall have the right to obtain firearms for security and to use firearms in defense of: (1) self or family against a reasonably perceived threat of imminent and unlawful infliction of serious bodily injury; (2) self or family in the course of the commission by another person of a violent felony against the person or a member of the person's family; and (3) the person's home in the course of the commission of a felony by another person. 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. 17 July 2003

   Introduced

   Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 17 July 2003

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 17 July 2003

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

4. 4 September 2003

   Referred

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

   Source: Committee

Votes

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Versions

• Introduced in House · 17 July 2003 · Official file

Documents

3 official files

• Introduced in House (text)

  Introduced in House · EN · 17 July 2003

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• Introduced in House (PDF)

  Introduced in House · EN · 17 July 2003

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• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 17 July 2003

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Sponsors

• Rep. Wilson, Joe [R-SC-2] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Davis, Lincoln [D-TN-4] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Jenkins, William L. [R-TN-1] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Brown, Henry E., Jr. [R-SC-1] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Norwood, Charles W. [R-GA-10] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Collins, Mac [R-GA-8] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. McCotter, Thaddeus G. [R-MI-11] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Cardoza, Dennis A. [D-CA-18] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Myrick, Sue Wilkins [R-NC-9] · R · Sponsor
• · hsju00 · Standing

Related records

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