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.

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Latest Vote

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%
 

Official Summary

9/15/2008--Reported to House amended. National Capital Security and Safety Act - Requires the District of Columbia to revise its firearms laws and regulations as necessary to comply with the requirements of the U.S. Supreme Court in the case of District of Columbia v. Heller. Amends the Fi

Official Summary

9/15/2008--Reported to House amended. National Capital Security and Safety Act - Requires the District of Columbia to revise its firearms laws and regulations as necessary to comply with the requirements of the U.S. Supreme Court in the case of District of Columbia v. Heller. Amends the Firearms Control Regulations Act of 1975 to direct the District Mayor and Council to ensure that such Act and its related regulations are consistent with the requirements of District of Columbia v. Heller.


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