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H.R. 4237 (103rd)

Gun-Free Public Housing Zones Act of 1994

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Introduced

18 April 1994

Last action

25 April 1994 · Referred

Status

Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime and Criminal Justice.

Sponsors

Sen. Durbin, Richard J. [D-IL], Rep. Foglietta, Thomas M. [D-PA-1], Rep. Byrne, Leslie L. [D-VA-11], Rep. Porter, John Edward [R-IL-10], Rep. Waxman, Henry A. [D-CA-33], Rep. Engel, Eliot L. [D-NY-16], Rep. Miller, George [D-CA-11], Rep. Reynolds, Mel [D-IL-2]

Subjects

Housing

Source updated

26 August 2025

Housing

Summary

Gun-Free Public Housing Zones Act of 1994 - Amends the Federal criminal code to prohibit the possession or discharge of a firearm in a public housing zone, with exceptions for security and law enforcement personnel. Provides for fines of up to $5,000, up to five years' imprisonment (to be served consecutively with regard to any other term imposed), or both for violations of this Act. Encourages authorities to post signs warning of the prohibition against the illegal possession of firearms in public housing zones.

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Timeline

  1. 18 April 1994

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Judiciary.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 18 April 1994

    Introduced

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E690-691)

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 18 April 1994

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 18 April 1994

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  5. 25 April 1994

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime and Criminal Justice.

    Source: Committee

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Introduced in House (text)

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  • Introduced in House (text)

    Introduced in House · EN · 18 April 1994

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