Official Bill Info

• Latest Action: Jun 12, 2009 Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.

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• Committee Assignment: House Judiciary

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• Committee Assignment: House Judiciary - Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security

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  This bill has been assigned to the House Judiciary - Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security committee.

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Supporting Organizations

• Mayors Against Illegal Guns

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Opposing Organizations

• Gun Owners of America

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• National Association for Gun Rights

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• Campaign for Liberty

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• National Rifle Association

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  I know that the organization National Rifle Association opposes H.R.2159

Most-commented sections of the bill text

• ‘The Attorney General may deny the transfer of a firearm pursuant to section 922(t)(1)(B)(ii) if the Attorney General determines that the transferee is known (or appropriately suspected) to be or have been engaged in conduct constituting, in preparation for, in aid of, or related to terrorism, or providing material support thereof, and the Attorney General has a reasonable belief that the prospective transferee may use a firearm in connection with terrorism.’; (5 comments, Link )

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  specifically, this section of the legislation: "‘The Attorney General may deny the transfer of a firearm pursuant to section 922(t)(1)(B)(ii) if the Attorney General determines that the transferee is known (or appropriately suspected) to be or have been engaged in conduct constituting, in preparation for, in aid of, or related to terrorism, or providing material support thereof, and the Attorney General has a reasonable belief that the prospective transferee may use a firearm in connection with terrorism.’;",
• (a) Standard for Exercising Attorney General Discretion Regarding Transferring Firearms or Issuing Firearms Permits to Dangerous Terrorists- Chapter 44 of title 18, United States Code, is amended-- (3 comments, Link )

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  specifically, this section of the legislation: "(a) Standard for Exercising Attorney General Discretion Regarding Transferring Firearms or Issuing Firearms Permits to Dangerous Terrorists- Chapter 44 of title 18, United States Code, is amended--",
• (1) in the 1st sentence of paragraph (1), by inserting ‘, except that if the denial or revocation is pursuant to subsection (d)(1)(H) or (e)(3), then any information on which the Attorney General relied for this determination may be withheld from the petitioner if the Attorney General determines that disclosure of the information would likely compromise national security’ before the period; and (2 comments, Link )

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  specifically, this section of the legislation: "(1) in the 1st sentence of paragraph (1), by inserting ‘, except that if the denial or revocation is pursuant to subsection (d)(1)(H) or (e)(3), then any information on which the Attorney General relied for this determination may be withheld from the petitioner if the Attorney General determines that disclosure of the information would likely compromise national security’ before the period; and",
• To increase public safety by permitting the Attorney General to deny the transfer of a firearm or the issuance of firearms or explosives licenses to a known or suspected dangerous terrorist. (2 comments, Link )

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  specifically, this section of the legislation: "To increase public safety by permitting the Attorney General to deny the transfer of a firearm or the issuance of firearms or explosives licenses to a known or suspected dangerous terrorist.",
• ‘The Attorney General may determine that an applicant for a firearm permit which would qualify for an exemption under section 922(t) is known (or appropriately suspected) to be or have been engaged in conduct constituting, in preparation for, in aid of, or related to terrorism, or providing material support thereof, and the Attorney General has a reasonable belief that the applicant may use a firearm in connection with terrorism.’; and (1 comments, Link )

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  specifically, this section of the legislation: "‘The Attorney General may determine that an applicant for a firearm permit which would qualify for an exemption under section 922(t) is known (or appropriately suspected) to be or have been engaged in conduct constituting, in preparation for, in aid of, or related to terrorism, or providing material support thereof, and the Attorney General has a reasonable belief that the applicant may use a firearm in connection with terrorism.’; and",

Highest Rated User Comments

• On May 09, 2009, by thorvaldr - This bill is not ambiguous. It is very specific in removing without due process the second amendment rights of anyone suspected of disagreeing with the government. This bill is tyranny, pure and simple. This bill and the despots that cosponsor it can not be tolerated in a free society.

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  As noted by thorvaldr, a user on OpenCongress.org, on May 09, 2009, "This bill is not ambiguous. It is very specific in removing without due process the second amendment rights of anyone suspected of disagreeing with the government. This bill is tyranny, pure and simple. This bill and the despots that cosponsor it can not be tolerated in a free society."
• On May 09, 2009, by Strankon - Remember a couple of weeks ago, when the DHS released the documents pertaining to radicals in the U.S.? You know, Ron Paul supporters, Tea party attendees, tax protesters, military personell returning from Iraq..ect..ect. these are the so called terrorist this bill is focused on! This is just another blatant attack on the second ammendment, with no regard for the inalienable rights of we the people.

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  As noted by Strankon, a user on OpenCongress.org, on May 09, 2009, "Remember a couple of weeks ago, when the DHS released the documents pertaining to radicals in the U.S.? You know, Ron Paul supporters, Tea party attendees, tax protesters, military personell returning from Iraq..ect..ect. these are the so called terrorist this bill is focused on! This is just another blatant attack on the second ammendment, with no regard for the inalienable rights of we the people."
• On May 09, 2009, by Piskami - This is just a bill to get around the 2nd Amendment. They can call ANY ONE a terrorist and remove there second amendment right. Christians, terrorist. Jews, terrorist. Anyone expelled from school, terrorist. I hope you all see my point. This bill is just another staple in American Tyranny.

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  As noted by Piskami, a user on OpenCongress.org, on May 09, 2009, "This is just a bill to get around the 2nd Amendment. They can call ANY ONE a terrorist and remove there second amendment right. Christians, terrorist. Jews, terrorist. Anyone expelled from school, terrorist. I hope you all see my point. This bill is just another staple in American Tyranny. "

Highly Rated Blog Articles

• H.R.2159: Prostate Research, Outreach, Screening ... - OpenCongress - June 13, 2011 by opencongress.org - All Bill Titles. Official: To reduce disparities and improve access to effective and cost efficient diagnosis and treatment of prostate cancer through advances in testing, research, and education, including through telehealth, comparative effectiveness .

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  As noted by opencongress.org on June 13, 2011, "All Bill Titles. Official: To reduce disparities and improve access to effective and cost efficient diagnosis and treatment of prostate cancer through advances in testing, research, and education, including through telehealth, comparative effectiveness ." (/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/112-h2159/show&sa=U&ei=g0DUT9LEM-iY2wXg_8C_Dw&ved=0CCAQmAEwAQ&usg=AFQjCNE7ZI7_UQ42mXa03LqnCh-h6yRzOA)
• H.R.2159: Prostate Research, Outreach, Screening ... - OpenCongress - June 13, 2011 by opencongress.org - All Bill Titles. Official: To reduce disparities and improve access to effective and cost efficient diagnosis and treatment of prostate cancer through advances in testing, research, and education, including through telehealth, comparative effectiveness .

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  As noted by opencongress.org on June 13, 2011, "All Bill Titles. Official: To reduce disparities and improve access to effective and cost efficient diagnosis and treatment of prostate cancer through advances in testing, research, and education, including through telehealth, comparative effectiveness ." (/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/112-h2159/show&sa=U&ei=o43TT4eRKsLQ2wX30q2gDw&ved=0CCAQmAEwAQ&usg=AFQjCNFuKBGhq5r74uvlkUwcK0jhokfd5A)
• H.R.2159: Prostate Research, Outreach, Screening ... - OpenCongress - June 13, 2011 by opencongress.org - All Bill Titles. Official: To reduce disparities and improve access to effective and cost efficient diagnosis and treatment of prostate cancer through advances in testing, research, and education, including through telehealth, comparative effectiveness .

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  As noted by opencongress.org on June 13, 2011, "All Bill Titles. Official: To reduce disparities and improve access to effective and cost efficient diagnosis and treatment of prostate cancer through advances in testing, research, and education, including through telehealth, comparative effectiveness ." (/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/112-h2159/show&sa=U&ei=fLKNT8s7heDZBbqVxYMM&ved=0CCoQmAEwAQ&usg=AFQjCNE2bwZrB0FO1FqYp3nVJo9Li08u6w)

Highly Rated News Articles

• The Patriot: More Gun Laws...To Stop People From Breaking Gun Laws - May 11, 2010 by Town Hall - By my estimation, would-be terrorist Faisal Shahzad likely broke multiple gun laws in his underachieving attempt to set off a bomb in Times Square.  A Kel-Tec Sub 2000 carbine, chambered for the 9mm pistol cartridge was found in his vehicle, parked at

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  As noted by Town Hall on May 11, 2010, "By my estimation, would-be terrorist Faisal Shahzad likely broke multiple gun laws in his underachieving attempt to set off a bomb in Times Square.  A Kel-Tec Sub 2000 carbine, chambered for the 9mm pistol cartridge was found in his vehicle, parked at" (http://thepatriot.blogtownhall.com/2010/05/11/more_gun_lawsto_stop_people_from_breaking_gun_laws.thtml)
• DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY: A "MAN-CAUSED DISASTER" - May 21, 2009 by NewsWithViews.com - Perry King, a Republican, has sponsored HR 2159, the “Denying Firearms and Explosives to Dangerous Terrorists Act.” This bill will permit the attorney ...

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  As noted by NewsWithViews.com on May 21, 2009, "Perry King, a Republican, has sponsored HR 2159, the “Denying Firearms and Explosives to Dangerous Terrorists Act.” This bill will permit the attorney ..." (http://www.newswithviews.com/DeWeese/tom139.htm)
• Randy E. Barnett - May 21, 2009 by Forbes - King sponsoring HR 2159)we can do better than was done in 1787, or better than what was done in the Bill of Rights? We wouldn't. ...

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  As noted by Forbes on May 21, 2009, "King sponsoring HR 2159)we can do better than was done in 1787, or better than what was done in the Bill of Rights? We wouldn't. ..." (http://rate.forbes.com/comments/CommentServlet?op=cpage&sourcename=story&StoryURI=2009/05/20/bill-of-federalism-constitution-states-supreme-court-opinions-contributors-randy-barnett.html&com=67202)