Denying Firearms and Explosives to Dangerous Terrorists Act of 2007

Summary

Denying Firearms and Explosives to Dangerous Terrorists Act of 2007 - Amends the federal criminal code to grant the Attorney General the authority to deny the transfer of firearms or the issuance of a federal firearms and explosives license to any individual if the Attorney General: (1) determines that such individual has been engaged in or has supported terrorist activities; and (2) has a reasonable belief that such individual may use a firearm or explosive in connection with terrorism. Allows any individual whose firearm or explosives license application has been been denied to bring legal action challenging the denial. Prohibits the sale or disribution of firearms or explosives to any individual whom the Attorney General has determined to be engaged in terrorist activities. Permits the Attorney General to withhold information in firearms and explosives license denial revocation suits if the Attorney General determines that the disclosure of such information would likely compromise national security Authorizes the Attorney General to revoke firearms and explosives licenses and permits held by individuals determined to be engaged in terrorism.

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Timeline

1. 26 April 2007

   Introduced

   Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

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2. 26 April 2007

   Introduced

   Introduced in Senate

   Source: IntroReferral

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Versions

• Introduced in Senate · 26 April 2007 · Official file

Documents

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• Introduced in Senate (text)

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Sponsors

• Sen. Lautenberg, Frank R. [D-NJ] · D · Sponsor
• Sen. Kennedy, Edward M. [D-MA] · D · Cosponsor
• Sen. Mikulski, Barbara A. [D-MD] · D · Cosponsor
• Sen. Lieberman, Joseph I. [D-CT] · ID · Cosponsor
• Sen. Menendez, Robert [D-NJ] · D · Cosponsor
• Sen. Levin, Carl [D-MI] · D · Cosponsor
• Sen. Clinton, Hillary Rodham [D-NY] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Akaka, Daniel K. [D-HI-2] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Durbin, Richard J. [D-IL-20] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Schumer, Charles E. [D-NY-10] · D · Cosponsor
• Sen. Reed, Jack [D-RI] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Dodd, Christopher J. [D-CT-2] · D · Cosponsor
• Sen. Feinstein, Dianne [D-CA] · D · Cosponsor
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