H.R.6842 - National Capital Security and Safety Act

To require the District of Columbia to revise its laws regarding the use and possession of firearms as necessary to comply with the requirements of the decision of the Supreme Court in the case of District of Columbia v. Heller, in a manner that protects the security interests of the Federal government and the people who work in, reside in, or visit the District of Columbia and does not undermine the efforts of law enforcement, homeland security, and military officials to protect the Nation's capital from crime and terrorism. view all titles (5)

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  • Official: To require the District of Columbia to revise its laws regarding the use and possession of firearms as necessary to comply with the requirements of the decision of the Supreme Court in the case of District of Columbia v. Heller, in a manner that protects the security interests of the Federal government and the people who work in, reside in, or visit the District of Columbia and does not undermine the efforts of law enforcement, homeland security, and military officials to protect the Nation's capital from crime and terrorism. as introduced.
  • Short: National Capital Security and Safety Act as introduced.
  • Official: To restore Second Amendment rights in the District of Columbia. as amended by house.
  • Short: National Capital Security and Safety Act as reported to house.
  • Short: Second Amendment Enforcement Act as passed house.
Latest Amendment Status Purpose
 
H.Amdt1171 Pass An amendment in the nature of a substitute printed in House Report 110-852 to insert a complete new text entitled "Second Amendment Enforcement Act".
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Sep 8th
Sep 8thReferred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Sep 9thCommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

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Result: Passed - September 17, 2008

Roll call number 601 in the House

Question: On Passage: H R 6842 National Capital Security and Safety Act

Required percentage of 'Aye' votes: 1/2 (50%)
Percentage of 'aye' votes: 61%
 

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