U.S. Congress - S.34 Denying Firearms and Explosives to Dangerous Terrorists Act of 2011
S.34 - Denying Firearms and Explosives to Dangerous Terrorists Act of 2011
A bill to increase public safety by permitting the Attorney General to deny the transfer of firearms or the issuance of firearms and explosives licenses to known or suspected dangerous terrorists. view all titles (2)
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- Short: Denying Firearms and Explosives to Dangerous Terrorists Act of 2011 as introduced.
- Official: A bill to increase public safety by permitting the Attorney General to deny the transfer of firearms or the issuance of firearms and explosives licenses to known or suspected dangerous terrorists. as introduced.
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1/25/2011--Introduced.Denying Firearms and Explosives to Dangerous Terrorists Act of 2011 - Amends the federal criminal code to authorize the Attorney General to deny the transfer of a firearm or the issuance of a firearms or explosives license or permit (or revoke such license or permit)Official Summary
1/25/2011--Introduced.Denying Firearms and Explosives to Dangerous Terrorists Act of 2011 - Amends the federal criminal code to authorize the Attorney General to deny the transfer of a firearm or the issuance of a firearms or explosives license or permit (or revoke such license or permit) if the Attorney General:(1) determines that the transferee is known (or appropriately suspected) to be engaged in terrorism or has provided material support or resources for terrorism; and
(2) has a reasonable belief that the transferee may use a firearm in connection with terrorism. Allows any individual whose firearms or explosives license application has been denied to bring legal action to challenge the denial. Extends the prohibition against the sale or distribution of firearms or explosives to include individuals whom the Attorney General has determined to be engaged in terrorist activities. Imposes criminal penalties on individuals engaged in terrorist activities who smuggle or knowingly bring firearms into the United States.Authorizes the Attorney General to withhold information in firearms and explosives license denial revocation lawsuits and from employers if the Attorney General determines that the disclosure of such information would likely compromise national security.
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S.34 Denying Firearms and Explosives to Dangerous Terrorists Act of 2011
trip3980
May 17, 2012
I am writing as your constituent in the 50th Congressional district of California. I oppose S.34 - Denying Firearms and Explosives to Dangerous Terrorists Act of 2011, and am tracking it using OpenCongress.org, the free public resource website for government transparency and accountability.
PS stop making bad legislation. the term "Terrorists" is thrown around like you got a mission to controle people who disagree with you. Its disgusting just like
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S.34 Denying Firearms and Explosives to Dangerous Terrorists Act of 2011
ddewsbury
January 24, 2012
I support S.34 - Denying Firearms and Explosives to Dangerous Terrorists Act of 2011, and am tracking it using OpenCongress.org, the free public resource website for government transparency and accountability.
Sincerely,
Duane Dewsbury -
S.34 Denying Firearms and Explosives to Dangerous Terrorists Act of 2011
jimprjayp
December 29, 2011
I am writing as your constituent in the 3rd Congressional district of Michigan. I oppose S.34 - Denying Firearms and Explosives to Dangerous Terrorists Act of 2011, and am tracking it using OpenCongress.org, the free public resource website for government transparency and accountability.
Really? Is there nothing you people, and you in particular Mr. Levin, won't do to beat down your constituents? You, Mr. Levin, have been a party to some of the worst legislation in the history of the US.
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