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H.R. 3715 (98th)

Firearms Manufacturers Protection Act of 1983

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Introduced

29 July 1983

Last action

3 August 1983 · Referred

Status

Referred to Subcommittee on Crime.

Sponsors

Rep. Marlenee, Ron [R-MT-2], Rep. Craig, Larry E. [R-ID-1], Rep. Hunter, Duncan [R-CA-45], Rep. Skelton, Ike [D-MO-4], Rep. Applegate, Douglas [D-OH-18], Rep. Hansen, James V. [R-UT-1], Rep. Stump, Bob [R-AZ-3], Del. Sunia, Foto I. F. [D-AS-At Large], Rep. Smith, Robert [R-OR-2], Rep. Swift, Al [D-WA-2], Rep. Solomon, Gerald B. H. [R-NY-24], Rep. Molinari, Guy [R-NY-14], Rep. Hartnett, Thomas F. [R-SC-1], Rep. Volkmer, Harold L. [D-MO-9], Rep. Stangeland, Arlan [R-MN-7], Rep. Patman, William N. [D-TX-14], Rep. Bevill, Tom [D-AL-4], Rep. Emerson, Bill [R-MO-8], Rep. Parris, Stanford E. (Stan) [R-VA-8]

Subjects

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29 August 2025

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Summary

Firearms Manufacturers Protection Act of 1983 - Establishes immunity for firearms manufacturers from any liability imposed by Federal, State, or local law on the grounds that the firearm would be used for illegal purposes.

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Timeline

  1. 29 July 1983

    Introduced

    Referred to House Committee on The Judiciary.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 29 July 1983

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 29 July 1983

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 3 August 1983

    Referred

    Referred to Subcommittee on Crime.

    Source: Committee

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Documents

1 official file

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