Senate Bill 1779
116th Congress(2019-2020)
Equal Access to Justice for Victims of Gun Violence Act
Introduced
Introduced in Senate on Jun 11, 2019
Origin Chamber
Senate
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
1779
Congress
116
Policy Area
Law
Law
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No Senate votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Equal Access to Justice for Victims of Gun Violence Act
This bill removes limitations on the civil liability of gun manufacturers.
Specifically, the bill repeals the Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act, which prohibits civil actions against a firearm or ammunition manufacturer, seller, importer, dealer, or trade association for damages resulting from the criminal or unlawful misuse of a firearm.
June 11, 2019
06/11/2019
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
06/11/2019
Introduced in Senate
Public Record
Record Updated
Nov 1, 2022 7:02:34 AM