Congress: 114th

Sponsor: Representative Lowenthal, Alan S. (06/02/2015)

Committees: House - Judiciary; Energy and Commerce

Description: Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that gun violence is a public health issue and Congress should enact by the end of the 114th Congress comprehensive Federal legislation that protects the Second Amendment and keeps communities safe and healthy, including expanding enforceable background checks for all commercial gun sales, improving the mental health system in the United States, and making gun trafficking and straw purchasing a Federal crime.

Lastest Action: 06/16/2015 Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.  (All Actions)

Official: H.Res.289 -- 114th Congress