House Bill 2708
116th Congress(2019-2020)
Disarm Hate Act
Introduced
Introduced in House on May 14, 2019
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
The primary form of legislative measure used to propose law. Depending on the chamber of origin, bills begin with a designation of either H.R. or S. Joint resolution is another form of legislative measure used to propose law.
Bill Number
2708
Congress
116
Policy Area
Crime and Law Enforcement
Crime and Law Enforcement
Primary focus of measure is criminal offenses, investigation and prosecution, procedure and sentencing; corrections and imprisonment; juvenile crime; law enforcement administration. Measures concerning terrorism may fall under Emergency Management or International Affairs policy areas.
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Disarm Hate Act
The bill expands the categories of persons who are prohibited from receiving or possessing a firearm.
Specifically, it prohibits firearm sale or transfer to and receipt, possession, shipment, or transport by a person (1) who has been convicted of a misdemeanor hate crime, or (2) who has received an enhanced hate crime misdemeanor sentence.
May 14, 2019
09/10/2019
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 23 - 15.
09/10/2019
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
09/10/2019
Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security Discharged.
06/26/2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
05/14/2019
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
05/14/2019
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Feb 8, 2022 11:15:26 PM