Disaster Recovery Personal Protection Act of 2006

Bill: 109-hr-5013
Sponsor: Rep. Jindal, Bobby [R-LA-1]
Introduced: 2006-03-28 in the House
Policy area: Emergency Management
Subjects: Armed Forces and National Security
Civil actions and liability
Crime and Law Enforcement
Disaster relief
Disasters
Federal employees
Federal officials
Firearms
Firearms control
Government Operations and Politics
Government contractors
Hurricane aftermath legislation
Law
Legal fees
Military personnel
Searches and seizures

Summary:
action_date: 2006-03-28
text: 
Disaster Recovery Personal Protection Act of 2006 - Amends the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to prohibit any U.S. officer or employee, or person operating under color of federal law, under control of a federal official, or providing services to such person, while acting in support of relief from a major disaster or emergency, from: (1) seizing or authorizing seizure of any firearm the possession of which is not prohibited under federal or state law, other than for forfeiture in compliance with federal law or as evidence in a criminal investigation; (2) requiring registration of any firearm for which registration is not required by federal or state law; (3) prohibiting possession of any firearm in any place or by any person where such possession is not otherwise prohibited; or (4) prohibiting the carrying of firearms by any person otherwise authorized to carry firearms, solely because such person is operating under the direction, control, or supervision of a federal agency in support of relief from a major disaster or emergency.
 
Authorizes any individual aggrieved by a violation of this Act to seek relief by bringing an action for redress and by bringing a civil action in U.S. district court for return of a confiscated firearm.

action_date: 2006-07-25
text: 
Disaster Recovery Personal Protection Act of 2006 - Amends the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to prohibit any U.S. officer or employee or any person operating under federal authority, while acting in support of relief from a major disaster or emergency, from: (1) seizing or prohibiting possession of any firearm the possession of which is not otherwise prohibited (other than for forfeiture in compliance with federal law or as evidence in a criminal investigation); (2) requiring registration of any firearm not otherwise required; or (3) prohibiting the carrying of a firearm by any person otherwise authorized to carry a firearm.
 
Provides that nothing under this Act shall be construed to prohibit requiring the temporary surrender of a firearm as a condition for entry into any mode of transportation used for rescue or evacuation during a major disaster or emergency.
 
Authorizes any individual aggrieved by a violation of this Act to seek relief by bringing an action for redress for deprivation of rights and by bringing a civil action in U.S. district court for return of a confiscated firearm.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2006-08-04
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2006-07-26
text: Received in the Senate.
action_date: 2006-07-25
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2006-07-25
text: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 322 - 99 (Roll no. 401). (text: CR H5755-5756)
action_date: 2006-07-25
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 322 - 99 (Roll no. 401).(text: CR H5755-5756)
action_date: 2006-07-25
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5814-5815)
action_date: 2006-07-25
text: At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
action_date: 2006-07-25
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5013.
action_date: 2006-07-25
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5755-5761)
action_date: 2006-07-25
text: Mr. Kuhl (NY) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
action_date: 2006-07-25
text: Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 346.
action_date: 2006-07-25
text: Reported by the Committee on Transportation. H. Rept. 109-596.
action_date: 2006-07-25
text: Reported by the Committee on Transportation. H. Rept. 109-596.
action_date: 2006-05-17
text: Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
action_date: 2006-05-17
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2006-03-29
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management.
action_date: 2006-03-28
text: Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
action_date: 2006-03-28
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2006-03-28
text: Introduced in House