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H.R. 6833 (97th)

Firearms Ownership Rights Act of 1982

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Introduced

22 July 1982

Last action

26 July 1982 · Referred

Status

Referred to Subcommittee on Crime.

Sponsors

Rep. Ashbrook, John M. [R-OH-17], Rep. Bevill, Tom [D-AL-4], Rep. Latta, Delbert L. [R-OH-5], Rep. Kindness, Thomas N. [R-OH-8], Rep. Staton, David Michael [R-WV-3], Rep. Daniel, Robert W., Jr. [R-VA-4], Rep. Rudd, Eldon D. [R-AZ-4], Rep. Stump, Bob [R-AZ-3], Rep. Dreier, David [R-CA-26], Rep. Rousselot, John H. [R-CA-26], Rep. Chappie, Eugene A. [R-CA-2], Rep. Hartnett, Thomas F. [R-SC-1], Rep. Johnston, Eugene (Gene) [R-NC-6], Rep. Weber, Vin [R-MN-2], Rep. Hiler, John Patrick [R-IN-3], Sen. Gregg, Judd [R-NH], Rep. Hightower, Jack E. [D-TX-13], Rep. Hall, Ralph M. [R-TX-4], Rep. Montgomery, G. V. (Sonny) [D-MS-3], Rep. Stenholm, Charles W. [D-TX-17], Sen. Gramm, Phil [R-TX], Rep. Roemer, Buddy [D-LA-4], Rep. White, Richard C. [D-TX-16], Rep. McDonald, Lawrence P. [D-GA-7], Rep. Wilson, Charles [D-TX-2], Rep. Kemp, Jack [R-NY-31], Rep. Williams, Lyle [R-OH-17], Rep. Kazen, Abraham, Jr. [D-TX-23], Rep. Lewis, Jerry [R-CA-41], Rep. Martin, James G. [R-NC-9], Rep. Bailey, Wendell [R-MO-8], Rep. Beard, Robin [R-TN-6], Rep. Roberts, Clint [R-SD-2]

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29 August 2025

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Summary

Firearms Ownership Rights Act of 1982 - Title I: Findings and Purposes of this Act - Sets forth findings regarding the legislative history of the Gun Control Act of 1968 and Federal preemption of State and local firearms laws. Title II: Amendments to the Gun Control Act of 1968 - Amends the Gun Control Act of 1968 to declare that no provision shall be construed to preempt a State law on the same subject matter, unless there is a direct and positive conflict between the laws which cannot be reconciled. Declares that Congress does intend to preempt any local government law which prohibits or regulates the ownership or possession of firearms or ammunition, unless the local law is created by Federal or State law. Makes any local government which enacts a law conflicting with this Act ineligible to receive Federal funds for law enforcement.

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Timeline

  1. 22 July 1982

    Introduced

    Referred to House Committee on The Judiciary.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 22 July 1982

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 22 July 1982

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 26 July 1982

    Referred

    Referred to Subcommittee on Crime.

    Source: Committee

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