H.R. 6278 · 115th Congress
Animal Violence Exposes Real Threat of Future Gun Violence Act of 2018
- Stage
- In committee
- Sponsor
- Katherine Clark
- Introduced
- 2018-06-28
- Latest action
- 2018-08-06 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
Summary
Animal Violence Exposes Real Threat of Future Gun Violence Act of 2018 or the AVERT Future Gun Violence Act of 2018
The bill expands the categories of persons who are prohibited from receiving or possessing a firearm.
Specifically, it prohibits firearm sale or transfer to and receipt or possession by an individual who has been convicted in any court of a misdemeanor crime of animal cruelty.