On the recordApril 9, 2003
H.R. 1036, the Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act, addresses the growing concerns of junk lawsuits filed with the intention of driving the firearms industry out of business by simply attempting to hold manufacturers and dealers liable for the criminal acts of third parties who are totally beyond their control. These suits are different from other lawsuits that affect other industries. The cities and counties are not representing specific victims nor are they claiming specific damage against city property. No, instead, they are simply suing because they happen to dislike a product, its appearance, its distribution and how it markets its product. Yet, under the Constitution, these companies have the constitutional right to manufacture these products. I have on this chart here 31 States which have already passed legislation that prohibits frivolous lawsuits against the firearm industry.
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