Nov 16, 2011
Mr. Chairman, I yield myself such time as I may consume. This amendment frustrates the basic purpose of H.R. 822. It requires that States pass legislation to implement the bill's provisions. The Supreme Court, in two recent cases, has…
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Lamar Smith is a former Republican member of the United States House of Representatives, representing Texas's 21st congressional district from 1987 to 2019. During his tenure, he served as the chairman of the House Science, Space, and Technology Committee, where he focused on issues related to science policy, technology, and innovation. Smith was known for his advocacy of scientific research and development, as well as his support for policies aimed at promoting economic growth through technological advancements.
Congressional Record · 2011-11-16
Nov 16, 2011
Mr. Chairman, I demand a recorded vote. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to clause 6 of rule XVIII, further proceedings on the amendment offered by the gentlewoman from Texas will be postponed. The Chair understands that amendment No. 5 will not…
Nov 16, 2011
Mr. Chairman, I yield myself such time as I may consume. This amendment allows States to prohibit nonresidents from carrying a concealed firearm if they did not take part in a firearm safety class that included a live-fire exercise as part…
Nov 16, 2011
Mr. Chairman, I yield myself the balance of my time. The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman is recognized for 3 minutes.
Nov 16, 2011
Mr. Chairman, I yield myself such time as I may consume. This is one of three amendments under consideration today that would allow the States to opt out of the nationwide concealed-carry system that H.R. 822 seeks to establish. This…
Nov 16, 2011
Mr. Chairman, I am glad that the gentleman from Georgia agrees with me that this amendment does insert the Federal Government into the States' concealed-carry permitting process. I would simply say that that admission and the fact that…
Nov 16, 2011
Mr. Chairman, I yield 1 minute to the gentlewoman from Florida (Mrs. Adams), a member of the Judiciary Committee.
Nov 16, 2011
Mr. Chairman, I demand a recorded vote. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to clause 6 of rule XVIII, further proceedings on the amendment offered by the gentleman from Georgia will be postponed. {time} 1540 Amendment No. 7 Offered by Mr. Cohen…
Nov 16, 2011
Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous consent that all Members have 5 legislative days to revise and extend their remarks and include extraneous material on H.R. 822. The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. Franks of Arizona). Is there objection to the…
Nov 16, 2011
Madam Chairwoman, I yield myself such time as I may consume. H.R. 822, the National Right-to-Carry Reciprocity Act of 2011, was introduced by Mr. Stearns of Florida and Mr. Shuler of North Carolina and is cosponsored by 245 Members of…
Nov 16, 2011
Madam Chairwoman, I yield 1 minute to the gentleman from Ohio (Mr. Chabot), a senior member of the Judiciary Committee.
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