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H.R. 1923: Fairness in Firearm Testing Act

To require the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives to make video recordings of the examination and testing of firearms and ammunition, and for other purposes.
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Introduced : Thu, Apr 2, 2009
Sponsor : Rep. Gingrey, Phil (GA-11th [R])
Status : introduced Thu, Apr 2, 2009

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Rep. Westmoreland, Lynn A. (GA-3rd [R]) Tue, Apr 21, 2009
Rep. Aderholt, Robert B. (AL-4th [R]) Tue, Sep 14, 2010
Rep. Upton, Frederick Stephen (MI-6th [R]) Wed, Sep 22, 2010
Rep. Green, Raymond Eugene (TX-29th [D]) Fri, Jul 30, 2010
Rep. Forbes, James Randy (VA-4th [R]) Wed, Apr 21, 2010
Rep. Rogers, Mike (MI-8th [R]) Wed, Jul 14, 2010
Rep. Fallin, Mary (OK-5th [R]) Thu, Apr 2, 2009
Rep. Fleming, John (LA-4th [R]) Thu, Apr 2, 2009
Rep. Issa, Darrell (CA-49th [R]) Thu, Apr 2, 2009
Rep. Brown, Henry E. (SC-1st [R]) Thu, Apr 2, 2009
Rep. McCotter, Thaddeus G. (MI-11th [R]) Thu, Apr 2, 2009
Rep. Boozman, John N. (AR-3rd [R]) Tue, Apr 21, 2009
Rep. Altmire, Jason (PA-4th [D]) Tue, Aug 10, 2010
Rep. Burton, Dan L. (IN-5th [R]) Thu, Apr 2, 2009
Rep. Scalise, Stephen J. (LA-1st [R]) Thu, Apr 2, 2009
Rep. Shimkus, John M. (IL-19th [R]) Thu, Apr 2, 2009
Rep. Bishop, Sanford D. (GA-2nd [D]) Thu, Apr 2, 2009
Rep. Kline, John P. (MN-2nd [R]) Wed, Jul 14, 2010
Rep. Johnson, Samuel Robert (TX-3rd [R]) Thu, Apr 2, 2009
Rep. Alexander, Rodney M. (LA-5th [R]) Wed, Jul 14, 2010
Rep. Carter, John R. (TX-31st [R]) Thu, Apr 2, 2009
Rep. Bartlett, Roscoe G. (MD-6th [R]) Thu, Apr 2, 2009
Rep. Paul, Ronald Ernest (TX-14th [R]) Thu, Apr 2, 2009
Rep. Bachmann, Michele (MN-6th [R]) Tue, Nov 16, 2010
Rep. Conaway, K. Michael (TX-11th [R]) Tue, Apr 21, 2009
Rep. Akin, W. Todd (MO-2nd [R]) Thu, Apr 2, 2009
Rep. Young, Donald E. (AK [R]) Thu, Apr 2, 2009
Rep. Roe, David P. (TN-1st [R]) Thu, Jul 15, 2010
Rep. Blackburn, Marsha (TN-7th [R]) Thu, Apr 2, 2009
Rep. Pence, Mike (IN-6th [R]) Thu, Apr 2, 2009
Rep. Gohmert, Louis (TX-1st [R]) Thu, Apr 2, 2009
Rep. Franks, Trent (AZ-2nd [R]) Thu, Apr 2, 2009
Rep. Ross, Mike (AR-4th [D]) Thu, Apr 2, 2009
Rep. Rogers, Michael Dennis (AL-3rd [R]) Thu, Apr 2, 2009
Rep. Lamborn, Douglas L. (CO-5th [R]) Thu, Apr 2, 2009
Rep. Marchant, Kenny E. (TX-24th [R]) Mon, Jul 26, 2010
Actions
DateTypeDescriptionResult
1/1/0001 action Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
1/1/0001 action Referred to House Judiciary
1/1/0001 action Referred to House Ways and Means
1/1/0001 action Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
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Committee Assignments
CommitteeSubCommitteeActivity
House Judiciary Referral, In Committee
House Judiciary Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security Referral
House Ways and Means Referral, In Committee
Subject Terms
Crime and law enforcement
Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
Criminal justice information and records
Evidence and witnesses
Internet and video services
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short introduced Fairness in Firearm Testing Act
official introduced To require the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives to make video recordings of the examination and testing of firearms and ammunition, and for other purposes.

SUMMARY:

4/2/2009--Introduced. Fairness in Firearm Testing Act - Amends the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to direct the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) to make a video recording of the entire process of its examination and testing of an item for the purpose of determining whether the item is a firearm (and if so, the type of firearm) or ammunition. Bars ATF from editing or erasing any such recording. Directs ATF to make available a digital video disc that contains a copy of the recording: (1) at the request of a person who claims an ownership interest in such item; and (2) to a defendant in a criminal proceeding involving such item. Provides that an item which ATF has determined is a firearm or ammunition shall not be admissible as evidence unless: (1) ATF has complied with the requirements of this Act to make its digital video disc available; or (2) such compliance has been waived in writing by the person against whom the item is offered as evidence.
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