118th Congress · HOUSE BILLBILL

H.R. 2897 — End Gun Violence Act of 2023

“To amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit the sale or other disposition of any firearm or ammunition to any person who has been convicted of a violent misdemeanor, and for other purposes.”

Crime and law enforcement

Introduced Apr 26, 2023

Last action Apr 26, 2023

Pipeline · Bill → Law

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Introduced

Apr 26, 2023

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Referred

Apr 26, 2023

Judiciary

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Committee

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House floor

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Senate

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Resolve Changes

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Signed

SummaryCRS Summary

This bill extends federal restrictions on the sale or disposition of firearms and ammunition to a new category of persons: persons who have been convicted in any court of a violent misdemeanor within the preceding five years.

Provisions · 6 sectionsIntroduced in House

Timeline · 2 actions

Apr 26, 2023

Introduced in House

Apr 26, 2023

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.