Denying Firearms and Explosives to Dangerous Terrorists Act of 2009
Latest action · Jun 12, 2009 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 29, 2009
- Passed HouseNot reached
- Passed SenateNot reached
- To the PresidentNot reached
- Became lawNot reached
Summary
Denying Firearms and Explosives to Dangerous Terrorists Act of 2009 - 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 distribution 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 39
Members who signed on, in the order they did. Signatures ran from Apr 29, 2009 to Dec 14, 2010; 6 are original cosponsors, there from the day it was introduced.
| Seat | Cosponsor | Signed on | |
|---|---|---|---|
| D-NY | Carolyn McCarthy | Original | Apr 29, 2009 |
| D-NY | Charles B. Rangel | Original | Apr 29, 2009 |
| R-NJ | Christopher H. Smith | Original | Apr 29, 2009 |
| D-VA | James P. Moran | Original | Apr 29, 2009 |
| R-IL | Mark Kirk | Original | Apr 29, 2009 |
| R-DE | Michael N. Castle | Original | Apr 29, 2009 |
| D-NY | Edolphus Towns | May 21, 2009 | |
| D-NY | Timothy H. Bishop | Jun 4, 2009 | |
| D-NY | Steve Israel | Jun 23, 2009 | |
| R-NJ | Leonard Lance | Jun 26, 2009 | |
| D-FL | Debbie Wasserman Schultz | Jul 21, 2009 | |
| D-IL | Bobby L. Rush | Nov 16, 2009 | |
| D-NY | Carolyn B. Maloney | Nov 19, 2009 | |
| D-NY | Gary L. Ackerman | Nov 19, 2009 | |
| D-NY | Yvette D. Clarke | Nov 19, 2009 | |
| D-NY | John J. Hall | Dec 1, 2009 | |
| D-NY | Anthony D. Weiner | Dec 3, 2009 | |
| D-NY | Eliot L. Engel | Dec 3, 2009 | |
| D-NY | Joseph Crowley | Dec 10, 2009 | |
| D-NJ | Bill Pascrell, Jr. | Dec 16, 2009 | |
| D-NJ | Donald M. Payne | Jan 12, 2010 | |
| D-GA | Henry C. "Hank" Johnson, Jr. | Jan 12, 2010 | |
| D-IL | Mike Quigley | Mar 2, 2010 | |
| D-PA | Joe Sestak | Mar 11, 2010 | |
| D-CA | Henry A. Waxman | Apr 20, 2010 | |
| D-NH | Carol Shea-Porter | May 12, 2010 | |
| D-NJ | Rush Holt | May 12, 2010 | |
| D-CA | Bob Filner | May 26, 2010 | |
| D-CA | Michael M. Honda | May 26, 2010 | |
| D-NJ | Steven R. Rothman | May 26, 2010 | |
| D-FL | Theodore E. Deutch | May 26, 2010 | |
| D-CA | Doris O. Matsui | Jun 22, 2010 | |
| D-CA | Zoe Lofgren | Jun 22, 2010 | |
| D-CA | Judy Chu | Jun 30, 2010 | |
| D-OH | Marcia L. Fudge | Jun 30, 2010 | |
| D-DC | Eleanor Holmes Norton | Jul 13, 2010 | |
| D-MA | James P. McGovern | Jul 15, 2010 | |
| D-PA | Michael F. Doyle | Sep 28, 2010 | |
| D-NY | Gregory W. Meeks | Dec 14, 2010 |
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 29, 2009 |
| Crime and Federal Government Surveillance Subcommittee | Referred Jun 12, 2009 |
Actions 3
Everything that happened, newest first.
- Jun 12, 2009Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
- Apr 29, 2009Introduced in House
- Apr 29, 2009Referred 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 3
Congressional Research Service work that CRS links to this bill or the law it became, newest first.
Cite it 3
Products on other subjects that cite it, usually among other measures.
| Product | Title | Kind | Published |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 1317 | Denying Firearms and Explosives to Dangerous Terrorists Act of 2009 | Related bill | Jun 22, 2009 |
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 2009
Subjects
Assigned by the Library of Congress. Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement.
Text 1
Each version as it was printed, newest first.
- Apr 29, 2009Introduced in House
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