H.R. 2037 — Firearms Manufactures Protection bill

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Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act - Prohibits in any Federal or State court a civil liability action brought by any person against a manufacturer or seller of a qualified product (firearm or ammunition), or a trade association, for damages resulting from the criminal or unlawful misuse of such product by the person or a third party. Requires immediate dismissal of any such action pending on the date of enactment of this Act. Excludes from such prohibition (thus allows) any action: (1) brought against a transferor convicted under Federal or State law by a party directly harmed by the conduct of which the transferee is so convicted; (2) brought against a seller for negligent entrustment or negligence per se; (3) where a manufacturer or seller of a qualified product knowingly and willfully violated a State or Federal statute applicable to the sale or marketing of the product, and the violation was a proximate cause of the harm for which relief is sought; (4) for breach of contract or warranty in connection with the purchase of the product; or (5) for physical injuries or property damage resulting directly from a defect in design or manufacture of the product, when used as intended.

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S. 2268Firearms Manufactures Protection bill
2002-04-25Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
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2001-05-25
Introduced in House
2001-05-25
Introduced in House
2001-05-25
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, 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.
2001-05-25
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, 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.
2001-05-25
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, 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.
2001-06-08
Referred to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Trade and Consumer Protection.
2002-04-18
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
2002-05-09
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
2002-05-09
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote.
2002-09-25
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
2002-09-25

Firearms Manufactures Protection bill

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