Post by Woody Williams on Dec 19, 2006 11:44:12 GMT -5
I believe Diane Feinstein has put a procedural "hold" on this bill in the Senate, so it ain't goin' nowhere and likely won't get far in the 110th Congress.
Safari Times, December 2006,p 62
"H.R. 5093 Progress
"According to the National Rifle Association, the
109th Congress has provided gun owners with some
tremendous victories--including passage of the
'Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act' in 2005,
and in October, legislation to prohibit the confiscation
of lawfully owned firearms during states of emergency.
"With the 109th Congress winding down and adjourning
by year's end, efforts are being made to pass H.R.
5092, the NRA-backed 'Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco,
Firearms, and Explosives (BATFE) Modernization and
Reform Act.'
"H.R. 5092, sponsored by Representatives Howard Boble
(R - North Carolina) and Bobby Scott (D - Virginia),
has already passed the U.S. House of Representatives
by an overwhelming bi-partisan 277-131 vote. This
legislation was drafted in large part to address BATFE
abuses at Richmond, Virginia-area gun shows last year,
which were detailed in three oversight hearings by
the House Crime Subcommittee.
"The measure will help curb BATFE's efforts to revoke
dealers' licenses for minor paperwork errors, establish
new guidelines for BATFE investigations, and improve
the appeals process for dealers. It will also provide
more accountability and much-needed reform to this
federal law enforcement agency."
Safari Times, December 2006,p 62
"H.R. 5093 Progress
"According to the National Rifle Association, the
109th Congress has provided gun owners with some
tremendous victories--including passage of the
'Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act' in 2005,
and in October, legislation to prohibit the confiscation
of lawfully owned firearms during states of emergency.
"With the 109th Congress winding down and adjourning
by year's end, efforts are being made to pass H.R.
5092, the NRA-backed 'Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco,
Firearms, and Explosives (BATFE) Modernization and
Reform Act.'
"H.R. 5092, sponsored by Representatives Howard Boble
(R - North Carolina) and Bobby Scott (D - Virginia),
has already passed the U.S. House of Representatives
by an overwhelming bi-partisan 277-131 vote. This
legislation was drafted in large part to address BATFE
abuses at Richmond, Virginia-area gun shows last year,
which were detailed in three oversight hearings by
the House Crime Subcommittee.
"The measure will help curb BATFE's efforts to revoke
dealers' licenses for minor paperwork errors, establish
new guidelines for BATFE investigations, and improve
the appeals process for dealers. It will also provide
more accountability and much-needed reform to this
federal law enforcement agency."
