Gun Safety Act of 1991
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Under committee review
What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Apr 23, 1991)
Gun Safety Act of 1991 - Repeals provisions of the Consumer Product Safety Act which exclude pistols, revolvers, other firearms, shells, and cartridges from the definition of "consumer product." Excludes firearms from provisions allowing the Consumer Product Safety Commission to declare a product a banned hazardous product.
Amends the Consumer Product Safety Commission Improvements Act of 1976 to repeal provisions prohibiting the Commission from making a ruling or order that restricts the manufacture or sale of firearms, ammunition, or ammunition components.
What just happenedApr 23, 1991
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce.
Who’s behind it
- Apr 23, 1991IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce.
Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee - Apr 23, 1991IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate