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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- 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.
- Short: Denying Firearms and Explosives to Dangerous Terrorists Act of 2011 as introduced.
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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)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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Organizations Supporting S.34
- Mayors Against Illegal Guns
- International Association of Chiefs of Police
Organizations Opposing S.34
- National Rifle Association
Latest Letters to Congress
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S.34 Denying Firearms and Explosives to Dangerous Terrorists Act of 2011
CGLewis
November 30, 2012
I am writing as your constituent in the 4th Congressional district of Pennsylvania. 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.
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S.34 Denying Firearms and Explosives to Dangerous Terrorists Act of 2011
randykelly
November 26, 2012
I am writing as your constituent in the 3rd Congressional district of Arkansas. 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. How many laws do we need associated with this issue . I think we need to spend more time repealing unecessary laws . We have so many laws on the books nobody even knows what the laws are anymore .
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S.34 Denying Firearms and Explosives to Dangerous Terrorists Act of 2011
johnbrakeman
September 28, 2012
I am writing as your constituent and Precinct Committeeman in the 6th Congressional district of Arizona. 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.
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