H.R.5827 - Protecting Gun Owners in Bankruptcy Act of 2010

To amend title 11 of the United States Code to include firearms in the types of property allowable under the alternative provision for exempting property from the estate. view all titles (3)

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  • Official: To amend title 11 of the United States Code to include firearms in the types of property allowable under the alternative provision for exempting property from the estate. as introduced.
  • Short: Protecting Gun Owners in Bankruptcy Act of 2010 as introduced.
  • Short: Protecting Gun Owners in Bankruptcy Act of 2010 as passed house.

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11/29/10
List of U.S. Senators who voted for S 510 Food Safety Act ...

H.R.5827 Protecting Gun Owners in Bankruptcy Act of 2010 – 43 hours * H.R.5849 To provide for an additional temporary extension of programs under the Small Business Act and the Small Business Investment Act of 1958, and for other ...

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11/02/10
Some Info for Mississippi Voters

Travis Childers, during his term, voted for (YEA) all of the following issues: Exempting Guns from an Estate for Bankruptcy Purposes HR 5827 Repealing Portions of the DC Firearm Ban HR 6842 Prohibiting Federally Funded Abortion … ...

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10/30/10
NRA's Shot in the Dark for NC's Shuler with Zero Pro Gun Votes

VOTED this year for the Protecting Gun Owners in Bankruptcy Act (H.R. 5827 in the 111th Congress), which would ensure that a person who filed for bankruptcy would not lose their firearms, thereby maintaining the fundamental right to ...

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10/21/10
UtahConcealedCarry.Com • View topic - 2010 Candidates' stances on ...

(from http://www.jasonforcongress.com/Issues/) Voted for pro-gun bill HR 5827. Karen Hyer (Democrat): “I support our Second Amendment rights. I believe in the Constitutional right of each citizen to possess firearms for sporting ...

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10/20/10
H.R. 5827: Protecting Gun Owners in Bankruptcy Act of 2010 ...

H.R. 5827: Protecting Gun Owners in Bankruptcy Act of 2010 National 2A Issues.

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10/20/10
Bankruptcy Law: Now Guns Are Protected Items Under New Law

Though controversial, the “Protecting Gun Owners in Bankruptcy Act of 2010″ (H.R. 5827) passed by a vote of 307-113. Congressman John Boccieri (D-Ohio) sponsored the bill which enjoyed bipartisan support and the backing of the National ...

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10/20/10
Do I get to keep my gun if I file for bankruptcy? - Haines & Krieger

The answer may be “YES,” thanks to a new bill just passed in Congress by the House. Under the new law (HR 5827 “Protecting Gun Owners in Bankruptcy.

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10/12/10
House to Vote on Exempting Guns From Bankruptcy Claims

Read the article here. HR5827 -- Protecting Gun Owners in Bankruptcy Act of 2010.

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10/02/10
Dot Calm's Page of Truth & Sedition: 372 Bills That Have Been ...

370) H.R. 5827, Protecting Gun Owners in Bankruptcy Act 371) H.R. 5850, FY 2011 Transportation-HUD Appropriations Act 372) H.R. 5901, Real Estate Jobs and Investment Act Source: http://thehill.com/homenews/senate/83057-290-bills ...

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09/24/10
Florida Squeezed: "Let Us Not Be Nuts."

However, I did make firearms exempt from repossession during bankrupcy, but that was only for businesses - not individuals like you (H.R. 5827) John McCain (R-AZ) - I think companies like Halliburton/KBR should be allowed to lock rape ...

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09/20/10
Defense Legislation: Gun Control Legislation

The House passed a bill (H.R. 5827) that would allow a limited number of firearms to be exempted under federal bankruptcy law, and Congress has provided ATF with an FY2010 supplemental appropriation of $37.5 million to combat further ...

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09/09/10
Delaware hunters - LongRangeHunting Online Magazine

He has just put in legislation that when a person declares bankruptcy that no one will be able to take ones firearms to settle any debts House Bill (HR. 5827.He has always supported the right to keep and bear arms. ...

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08/30/10
Defense Legislation: Gun Control Legislation

The House passed a bill (H.R. 5827) that would allow a limited number of firearms to be exempted under federal bankruptcy law, and both chambers have passed versions of an FY2010 supplemental appropriations bill that would increase ...

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08/29/10
Right, Wing-Nut!: Rush Holt: And We Shall Know Thee By Your Votes ...

7/28/10 Vote 479: H R 5827: To Amend Title 11 of the United States Code to Include Firearms in the Types of Property Allowable Under the Alternative Provision for Exempting Property From the Estate DEMS YES, GOP YES, HOLT NO - becuase ...

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08/14/10
Schumer and Cardin Play Senate

HR 5827 – Protecting Gun Owners in Bankruptcy Act of 2010; S. 3762 – A bill to reinstate funds to Federal Land Disposal Account. That first bill would allow people in bankruptcy to exempt up to three guns from creditors' claims. ...

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08/12/10
The Tea Revolution: The Two Man Vote

The bills were H.R. 5827 – Protecting Gun Owners in Bankruptcy Act of 2010 and S. 3762 – A bill to reinstate funds to Federal Land Disposal Account. Later in the 30 minute session, Cardin and Schumer passed 2 bills with unanimous ...

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08/11/10
Schumer and Cardin Play Senate

HR 5827 – Protecting Gun Owners in Bankruptcy Act of 2010; S. 3762 – A bill to reinstate funds to Federal Land Disposal Account. That first bill would allow people in bankruptcy to exempt up to three guns from creditors' claims. ...

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08/11/10
The Two Man Vote

The bills were HR 5827 – Protecting Gun Owners in Bankruptcy Act of 2010 and S. 3762 – A bill to reinstate funds to Federal Land Disposal Account. Later in the 30 minute session, Cardin and Schumer passed 2 bills with unanimous consent. ...

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08/11/10
Bankruptcy Center Blog: Bankruptcy and Our New Gun Rights

Last week, the U.S. Senate (aided by the National Rifle Association) took a bold step toward safeguarding our 2nd Amendment rights in considering the companion bill to H.R. 5827 – “Protecting Gun Owners in Bankruptcy Act.” ...

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08/06/10
Under stress? Keep guns

HR 5827. If passed by the Senate, it would allow anyone filing for bankruptcy to keep a single rifle, shotgun or pistol, or any combination thereof, as long as their total value didn't exceed $3000. Rep. Courtney says his intent is to ...

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08/06/10
VA-ALERT: VCDL Update 8/7/10 - The Sentinel

would protect guns from the claims of creditors in bankruptcy proceedings (H.R. 5827). The national gun violence prevention organizations Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence, Coalition to Stop Gun Violence, GunFreeKids.org, ...

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08/05/10
House Passes New Exemption For Gunowners Facing Bankruptcy! Well ...

The United States House of Representatives passed HR 5827 which allows gunowners to exempt up to $3000.00 in value in firearms. A comparable version is pending in the Senate now. This is big news right? Not really. ...

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08/05/10
Bankruptcy Exemption for Firearms Passed - California Gun & Trust ...

NRA-supported HR 5827, offered by US Representative John Boccieri (D-Ohio), would ensure that a person who files for bankruptcy would not lose the constitutionally protected means of protecting his or her life, family, and home.

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08/04/10
HR 5827: On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended - Passed!

To amend title 11 of the United States Code to include firearms in the types of property allowable under the alternative provision for exempting property from the estate Overview To amend title 11 of the United States Code to include ...

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08/04/10
Roll Call Report :: Pioneer Press :: PIONEER PRESS ::

A yes vote was to send HR 5827 to the Senate. Offshore Drilling: Members voted, 209-193, to set new safety and environmental rules for offshore drilling, lift the $75 million cap on a firm's liability following spills and give ...

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08/04/10
New Bankruptcy law exempts three firearms « BUNKERVILLE | God ...

H. R. 5827. Passed by the Senate, allows anyone filing for bankruptcy to keep a single rifle, shotgun or pistol, or any combination thereof, as long as their total value didn't exceed $3000. Bankruptcy laws became more humane in the ...

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08/04/10
Intimate Violence Deaths in the News: Article: Under stress? Keep guns

H. R. 5827. If passed by the Senate, it would allow anyone filing for bankruptcy to keep a single rifle, shotgun or pistol, or any combination thereof, as long as their total value didn't exceed $3000. Rep. Courtney says his intent is ...

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08/03/10
Check this out! I by no means knew this!

Rooney – Judiciary); HR 5827 – Protecting Gun Owners in Bankruptcy Act of 2010 (Rep. Boccieri – Judiciary); HR 5143 – National Criminal Justice Commission Act of 2010 (Rep. Delahunt – Judiciary); HR 5810 – Securing Aircraft Cockpits ...

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08/03/10
VA-ALERT: VCDL Update 8/4/10 - The Sentinel

Washington, DC--The U.S. House of Representatives is expected to vote tomorrow (Tuesday, July 27) on a bill that would protect guns from the claims of creditors in bankruptcy proceedings (H.R. 5827). The national gun violence prevention ...

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08/03/10
THE DAILY WHIPLINE – WEDNESDAY

H.R. 5827 – Protecting Gun Owners in Bankruptcy Act of 2010 (Rep. Boccieri – Judiciary). Bill Summary & Key Issues. Summary of H.R. 5822 – Military Construction and Veterans Affairs and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2011 ...

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