Senate
Mar 8, 1999

A bill to reform the manner in which firearms are manufactured and distributed by providing an incentive to State and local governments to bring claims for the rising costs of gun violence in their communities.

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Gun Industry Accountability Act - Provides that in any civil action by a State or local government against a manufacturer of firearms to recover damages relating to the sale, distribution, use, or misuse of a firearm (including gun violence) within the State or local governmental area, the State or local government may recover Federal damages associated with the claim. Bars the State or...

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Introduced(3/8/99)
Committee
Passed House
Passed Senate
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Law

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FL

Mr. LAUTENBERG

(D) NJ

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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

Mar 8, 1999