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S 2938
Bipartisan Safer Communities Act
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Became Public Law No: 117-159.
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Became Public Law No: 117-159.
Effective May 28, 2025Entity 117-s-2938
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| Member | Party | Role | Sources |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marco Rubio | Republican Party | PRIMARY | |
| Rick Scott | Republican Party | COSPONSOR |
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Actions
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Jun 25, 2022 · President
Signed by President.
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Jun 25, 2022 · President
Became Public Law No: 117-159.
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Jun 25, 2022 · BecameLaw
Signed by President.
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Jun 25, 2022 · BecameLaw
Became Public Law No: 117-159.
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Jun 24, 2022 · ResolvingDifferences
On motion that the House agree to the Senate amendments to the House amendment Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 234 - 193 (Roll no. 299). (text: CR H5895-5903)
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Jun 24, 2022 · ResolvingDifferences
Mr. Nadler moved that the House agree to the Senate amendments to the House amendment. (consideration: CR H5895-5915)
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Jun 24, 2022 · NotUsed
Resolving differences -- House actions: On motion that the House agree to the Senate amendments to the House amendment Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 234 - 193 (Roll no. 299).(text: CR H5895-5903)
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Jun 24, 2022 · Floor
Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 1204, the House proceeded with one hour of debate on the Nadler motion that the House agree to the Senate amendments to the House amendment to S. 2938.
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Jun 24, 2022 · President
Presented to President.
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Jun 24, 2022 · Floor
Presented to President.
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Jun 24, 2022 · ResolvingDifferences
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
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Jun 24, 2022 · ResolvingDifferences
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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Jun 23, 2022 · ResolvingDifferences
Senate concurred in the House amendment to S. 2938 with an amendment SA (5099), and an amendment to the title by Yea-Nay Vote. 65 - 33. Record Vote Number: 242. (text: 06/21/2022 CR S3034-3042)
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Jun 23, 2022 · Floor
Motion to table amendment SA 5100 rejected in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 39 - 58. Record Vote Number: 241.
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Jun 23, 2022 · Floor
Considered by Senate (Message from the House considered). (consideration: CR S3104-3108, S3110-3137, S3137-3144)
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Jun 23, 2022 · Floor
Cloture on the motion to concur in the House amendment to S. 2938 with an amendment SA 5099 invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 65 - 34. Record Vote Number: 240.
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Jun 23, 2022 · Floor
Motion by Senator Schumer to refer to Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works fell when cloture on the motion to concur in the House amendment to S. 2938 with an amendment SA 5099 was invoked in Senate.
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Jun 23, 2022 · Floor
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
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Jun 23, 2022 · NotUsed
Resolving differences -- Senate actions: Senate concurred in the House amendment to S. 2938 with an amendment SA (5099), and an amendment to the title by Yea-Nay Vote. 65 - 33. Record Vote Number: 242.(text: 06/21/2022 CR S3034-3042)
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Jun 22, 2022 · Floor
Considered by Senate (Message from the House considered). (consideration: CR S3045)
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Jun 21, 2022 · Floor
Motion by Senator Schumer to concur in the House amendment to S. 2938 with an amendment (SA 5099) made in Senate. (CR S3028)
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Jun 21, 2022 · Floor
Measure laid before Senate by motion. (consideration: CR S3028)
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Jun 21, 2022 · Floor
Cloture motion on the motion to concur in the House amendment to S. 2938 with an amendment SA 5099 presented in Senate. (CR S3028)
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Jun 21, 2022 · Floor
Motion to proceed to consideration of the House message to accompany S. 2938 agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 64 - 34. Record Vote Number: 235.
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Jun 21, 2022 · Floor
Motion by Senator Schumer to refer to Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works the House message to accompany S. 2938 with instructions to report back forthwith with the following amendment (SA 5101) made in Senate. (CR S3028)
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May 19, 2022 · Floor
Message on House action received in Senate and at desk: House amendment to Senate bill.
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May 18, 2022 · Floor
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 230 - 190, 1 Present (Roll no. 212). (text: 05/17/2022 CR H5089)
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May 18, 2022 · Floor
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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May 18, 2022 · Floor
Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 230 - 190, 1 Present (Roll no. 212).(text: 05/17/2022 CR H5089)
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May 18, 2022 · Floor
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5138-5139)
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May 17, 2022 · Floor
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 6531, H.R. 7309 and S. 2938. Measure will be considered read. Specified amendments are in order. The rule provides that the previous question shall be considered as ordered on each measure without intervening motions except one hour of debate and one motion to recommit Upon passage of H. Res. 1119, H. Res. 1118 is adopted.
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May 17, 2022 · Floor
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on S. 2938, the Chair put the question on passage of the bill and by voice vote announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Roy demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
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May 17, 2022 · Floor
Rule H. Res. 1119 passed House.
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May 17, 2022 · Floor
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on S. 2938.
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May 17, 2022 · Floor
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1119. (consideration: CR H5089-5091)
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May 17, 2022 · Floor
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
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May 16, 2022 · Floor
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 1119 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 6531, H.R. 7309 and S. 2938. Measure will be considered read. Specified amendments are in order. The rule provides that the previous question shall be considered as ordered on each measure without intervening motions except one hour of debate and one motion to recommit Upon passage of H. Res. 1119, H. Res. 1118 is adopted.
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Mar 30, 2022 · Floor
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Failed by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 238 - 187, 1 Present (Roll no. 95). (text: CR H3992)
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Mar 30, 2022 · Floor
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3992-3993)
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Mar 30, 2022 · Floor
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3999-4000)
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Mar 30, 2022 · Floor
Failed of passage/not agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Failed by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 238 - 187, 1 Present (Roll no. 95).(text: CR H3992)
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Mar 30, 2022 · Floor
Ms. Williams (GA) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
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Mar 30, 2022 · Floor
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 2938.
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Mar 30, 2022 · Floor
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
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Dec 13, 2021 · Floor
Received in the House.
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Dec 13, 2021 · Floor
Held at the desk.
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Dec 10, 2021 · Floor
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
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Dec 9, 2021 · Floor
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S9085; text: CR S9085)
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Dec 9, 2021 · Floor
Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S9085; text: CR S9085)
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Dec 1, 2021 · Committee
Committee on Environment and Public Works. Reported by Senator Carper without amendment. Without written report.
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Dec 1, 2021 · Calendars
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 170.
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Dec 1, 2021 · Committee
Committee on Environment and Public Works. Committee consideration held. Business Meeting printed. S. Hrg. 117-133.
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Dec 1, 2021 · Committee
Committee on Environment and Public Works. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
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Oct 5, 2021 · IntroReferral
Introduced in Senate
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Oct 5, 2021 · IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
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Official text changes
Amendments
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Copied official fact5100Proposed Amendment SA 5100 Withdrawn In Senate.
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Copied official fact5099Amendment SA 5099 Agreed To In Senate By Yea Nay Vote. 65 33. Record Vote Number: 242.
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Referral and jurisdiction
Committees
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| Committee | Chamber | Relationship | Source |
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| Environment and Public Works Committeessev00 | SENATE | REFERRED | Official relationship ↗ |
Official roll calls
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