Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that gun violence is a public health issue and Congress should enact by the end of the 114th Congress comprehensive Federal legislation that protects the Second Amendment and keeps communities safe and healthy, including expanding enforceable background checks for all commercial gun sales, improving the mental health system in the United States, and making gun trafficking and straw purchasing a Federal crime.

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Bill Number

HRES 289

Introduced

Jun 2, 2015

Latest Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.

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Constitution and constitutional amendments Crime and Law Enforcement Criminal justice information and records Firearms and explosives Health care quality Mental health Retail and wholesale trades Smuggling and trafficking

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Summary

Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that: (1) gun violence is a public health issue; and (2) Congress should expand enforceable background checks for all commercial gun sales, improve the mental health system, and make gun trafficking and straw purchasing a federal crime.

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Jun 16, 2015

Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
Jun 5, 2015

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Jun 2, 2015

Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Jun 2, 2015

Introduced in House

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