119 hr 3740
Equal Access to Justice for Victims of Gun Violence Act of 2025
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- 1Introduced / Referred
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- 2Committee
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- 3Discharge
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- 4Calendar
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- 5Floor
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- 6Resolving Differences
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House and Senate versions are being reconciled.
- 7President
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- 8Becomes Law / Vetoed
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The final outcome will show here if the measure becomes law or is vetoed.
Latest action
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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"constitutionalAuthorityStatementText": "<pre>\n[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 95 (Wednesday, June 4, 2025)]\n[House]\nFrom the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [<a href=\"https://www.gpo.gov\">www.gpo.gov</a>]\nBy Mr. SWALWELL:\nH.R. 3740.\nCongress has the power to enact this legislation pursuant\nto the following:\nArticle I, Section 8, of the United States Constitution,\nspecifically Clause 18 (relating to the power to make all\nlaws necessary and proper for carrying out the powers vested\nin congress).\n[Page H2470]\n</pre>"
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