Domestic Counter Terrorism Act of 1997
Latest action (31 Jul 1997): Introduced
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Official summary
Domestic Counter Terrorism Act of 1997 - Amends the Federal criminal code to set penalties for persons who train in the use, application, or making of any firearm or explosive or incendiary device (weapon), or technique capable of causing injury or death to persons, knowing or having reason to know or intending that it will be unlawfully employed for use in or in furtherance of a civil disorder which: (1) may in any way obstruct, delay, or adversely affect commerce or the movement of any article or commodity in commerce, or the conduct or performance of any federally protected function; or (2) is in violation of civil rights provisions. Sets penalties for the teaching or demonstration of the use, application, or making of any such weapon or technique, knowing or having reason to know or intending that it will be unlawfully employed for use in or in furtherance of a civil disorder which is in violation of civil rights provisions.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 2353 do?
- Domestic Counter Terrorism Act of 1997 - Amends the Federal criminal code to set penalties for persons who train in the use, application, or making of any firearm or explosive or incendiary device (weapon), or technique capable of causing injury or death to persons, knowing or having reason to know or intending that it will be unlawfully employed for use in or in furtherance of a civil disorder which: (1) may in any way obstruct, delay, or adversely affect commerce or the movement of any article or commodity in commerce, or the conduct or performance of any federally protected function; or (2) is in violation of civil rights provisions. Sets penalties for the teaching or demonstration of the use, application, or making of any such weapon or technique, knowing or having reason to know or intending that it will be unlawfully employed for use in or in furtherance of a civil disorder which is in violation of civil rights provisions.
- Has H.R. 2353 become law?
- Not yet. As of 31 Jul 1997, H.R. 2353 is introduced.
- Who sponsored H.R. 2353?
- H.R. 2353 was sponsored by Rep. Jerrold Nadler [D-NY12] (Democrat-NY), with 0 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 2353?
- Introduced (31 Jul 1997).
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