Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act

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Introduced

25 April 2002

Last action

25 April 2002 · Introduced

Status

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

Sponsors

Sen. Miller, Zell [D-GA], Sen. Craig, Larry E. [R-ID], Sen. Burns, Conrad R. [R-MT], Sen. Enzi, Michael B. [R-WY], Sen. Ensign, John [R-NV], Sen. Allen, George [R-VA], Sen. Crapo, Mike [R-ID], Sen. Thomas, Craig [R-WY], Sen. Baucus, Max [D-MT], Sen. Sessions, Jeff [R-AL], Sen. Stevens, Ted [R-AK], Sen. Cochran, Thad [R-MS], Sen. Hutchinson, Tim [R-AR], Sen. Lott, Trent [R-MS], Sen. Murkowski, Frank H. [R-AK], Sen. Gramm, Phil [R-TX], Sen. Johnson, Tim [D-SD], Sen. Smith, Bob [R-NH], Sen. Bennett, Robert F. [R-UT], Sen. Santorum, Rick [R-PA], Sen. Helms, Jesse [R-NC], Sen. Lincoln, Blanche L. [D-AR], Sen. Shelby, Richard C. [R-AL], Sen. Hatch, Orrin G. [R-UT], Sen. Nickles, Don [R-OK], Sen. Domenici, Pete V. [R-NM], Sen. Inhofe, James M. [R-OK], Sen. Bunning, Jim [R-KY], Sen. Brownback, Sam [R-KS], Sen. Campbell, Ben Nighthorse [R-CO], Sen. Nelson, Ben [D-NE], Sen. Allard, Wayne [R-CO], Sen. Hutchison, Kay Bailey [R-TX], Sen. Thurmond, Strom [R-SC], Sen. Roberts, Pat [R-KS], Sen. Breaux, John B. [D-LA], Sen. McConnell, Mitch [R-KY], Sen. Bond, Christopher S. [R-MO], Sen. Grassley, Chuck [R-IA], Sen. Landrieu, Mary L. [D-LA], Sen. Hagel, Chuck [R-NE], Sen. Frist, William H. [R-TN], Sen. Smith, Gordon H. [R-OR], Sen. Gregg, Judd [R-NH], Sen. Collins, Susan M. [R-ME], Sen. Kyl, Jon [R-AZ], Sen. Thompson, Fred [R-TN]

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Summary

Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act - Amends the Organic Act establishing the Department of Commerce to direct the Secretary of Commerce to establish and maintain a list of each person that notifies the Secretary that it is a manufacturer or seller that is: (1) licensed to engage in interstate or foreign commerce of a firearm (including antique firearm) or ammunition product; or (2) is a trade association representing such manufacturers or sellers. Declares that any lawful conduct carried out by a manufacturer or seller in interstate or foreign commerce of a firearm or ammunition product, or lawful conduct carried out by a trade association in the course of representing such manufacturers or sellers, shall not be the basis for imposing a restriction on such commerce (the award of civil damages, equitable relief, or any other specified limitation) as a result of harm caused by the criminal or other unlawful misuse of such firearm or ammunition product by any other person.

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Timeline

25 April 2002
Introduced
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
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25 April 2002
Introduced
Introduced in Senate
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Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/107th-congress/senate-bill/2268
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