House Bill 6278
115th Congress(2017-2018)
AVERT Future Gun Violence Act
Introduced
Introduced in House on Jun 28, 2018
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
6278
Congress
115
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
Animal Violence Exposes Real Threat of Future Gun Violence Act of 2018 or the AVERT Future Gun Violence Act of 2018
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 or possession by an individual who has been convicted in any court of a misdemeanor crime of animal cruelty.
June 28, 2018
08/06/2018
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
06/28/2018
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
06/28/2018
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:42:16 PM