Denying Firearms and Explosives to Dangerous Terrorists Act of 2007
Latest action · Jun 4, 2007 Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
Progress
Where this bill reached, and when. A stage with no date was not reached; one that failed a vote and later carried shows the date it carried.
- IntroducedApr 30, 2007
- Passed HouseNot reached
- Passed SenateNot reached
- To the PresidentNot reached
- Became lawNot reached
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 provided material support or resources for 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.
Cosponsors 18
Members who signed on, in the order they did. Signatures ran from May 2, 2007 to Jul 31, 2008.
| Seat | Cosponsor | Signed on | |
|---|---|---|---|
| D-NY | Charles B. Rangel | May 2, 2007 | |
| R-CT | Christopher Shays | May 3, 2007 | |
| R-NY | Vito Fossella | May 3, 2007 | |
| D-RI | Patrick J. Kennedy | May 16, 2007 | |
| R-NJ | Mike Ferguson | Jun 5, 2007 | |
| R-NY | James T. Walsh | Jun 7, 2007 | |
| R-NJ | Jim Saxton | Sep 7, 2007 | |
| D-MA | Edward J. Markey | Sep 17, 2007 | |
| D-PA | Robert A. Brady | Sep 17, 2007 | |
| D-IL | Rahm Emanuel | Sep 24, 2007 | |
| D-NC | David E. Price | Sep 25, 2007 | |
| D-MI | John Conyers, Jr. | Oct 1, 2007 | |
| R-IL | Mark Kirk | Oct 1, 2007 | |
| R-DE | Michael N. Castle | Oct 4, 2007 | |
| D-FL | Debbie Wasserman Schultz | Dec 11, 2007 | |
| R-FL | Ileana Ros-Lehtinen | May 6, 2008 | |
| D-VA | James P. Moran | Jul 22, 2008 | |
| R-NJ | Christopher H. Smith | Jul 31, 2008 |
Withdrew 2 Michael T. McCaul R-TX Oct 29, 2007·Sue Wilkins Myrick R-NC Nov 8, 2007
Committees 1
Where it was sent and what each committee and subcommittee did with it, in order.
| Chamber | Committee | What it did |
|---|---|---|
| House | Judiciary Committee | Referred Apr 30, 2007 |
| Crime and Federal Government Surveillance Subcommittee | Referred Jun 4, 2007 |
Actions 3
Everything that happened, newest first.
- Jun 4, 2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
- Apr 30, 2007Introduced in House
- Apr 30, 2007Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Research
What has been written about this bill: committee reports, cost estimates, the sponsor’s authority statement, printed hearings and the Congressional Research Service’s work.
CRS reports 4
Congressional Research Service work that CRS links to this bill or the law it became, newest first.
Cite it 4
Products on other subjects that cite it, usually among other measures.
| Product | Title | Kind | Published |
|---|---|---|---|
| R44686 | Gun Control: FY2017 Appropriations for the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) and Other Initiatives Archived | Report | Aug 7, 2017 |
| R44655 | Gun Control: Federal Law and Legislative Action in the 114th Congress Archived | Report | Apr 19, 2017 |
| R42336 | Terrorist Watch List Screening and Background Checks for Firearms Archived | Report | May 1, 2013 |
| RL32842 | Gun Control Legislation Archived | Report | Nov 14, 2012 |
Related bills 1
Companion bills and other measures the record links to this one.
| Bill | Title | Relationship | Latest action |
|---|---|---|---|
| S 1237 | Denying Firearms and Explosives to Dangerous Terrorists Act of 2007 | Related bill | Apr 26, 2007 |
Titles 2
Every title it has carried, official and short, at each stage.
- Official Title as Introduced
- To increase public safety by permitting the Attorney General to deny the transfer of a firearm or the issuance of firearms or explosives licenses to a known or suspected dangerous terrorist.
- Short Titles as Introduced
- Denying Firearms and Explosives to Dangerous Terrorists Act of 2007
Subjects
Assigned by the Library of Congress. Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement.
Text 1
Each version as it was printed, newest first.
- Apr 30, 2007Introduced in House
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