S.Amdt. 1637
What it does: Rewrites page 6, lines 10–19
Sen. Jack Reed (D-RI)What it changes
1 change to S. 397
Rewrites page 6, lines 10–19
ReplacesPrinted pageRemoves page 6, lines 10–19 of the printed bill. See that page
Inserted: SEC. 3. PROHIBITION ON BRINGING OF QUALIFIED CIVIL LIABILITY ACTIONS IN FEDERAL COURT.
Inserted: (a) In General.--A qualified civil liability action may not be brought in any Federal court.
Inserted: (b) Dismissal of Pending Actions.--A qualified civil liability action that is pending in a Federal court on the date of enactment of this Act shall be immediately dismissed by the court in which the action was brought or is currently pending.
Original wording
On page 6, strike lines 10 through 19 and insert the following:
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As printed
SA 1637. Mr. REED submitted an amendment intended to be proposed by him to the bill S. 397, to prohibit civil liability actions from being brought or continued against manufacturers, distributors, dealers, or importers of firearms or ammunition for damages, injunctive or other relief resulting from the misuse of their products by others; which was ordered to lie on the table; as follows:
On page 6, strike lines 10 through 19 and insert the following:
SEC. 3. PROHIBITION ON BRINGING OF QUALIFIED CIVIL LIABILITY ACTIONS IN FEDERAL COURT.
(a) In General.--A qualified civil liability action may not be brought in any Federal court.
(b) Dismissal of Pending Actions.--A qualified civil liability action that is pending in a Federal court on the date of enactment of this Act shall be immediately dismissed by the court in which the action was brought or is currently pending.
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Senate amendment submitted
July 28, 2005