H.R. 40 (95th Congress): Handgun Control Act
H.R. 40 in the 95th Congress is titled "Handgun Control Act." The latest action in the official record, dated January 4, 1977, reads: "Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary."
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Vote Files, "H.R. 40 (95th Congress): Handgun Control Act," last checked Oct. 12, 2026, citing Congress.gov, https://votefiles.com/cite/bill-95-hr40
Vote Files. (2026, October 12). H.R. 40 (95th Congress): Handgun Control Act [Bill record]. Retrieved October 16, 2026, from https://votefiles.com/cite/bill-95-hr40
Vote Files. "H.R. 40 (95th Congress): Handgun Control Act." Last modified October 12, 2026. Accessed October 16, 2026. https://votefiles.com/cite/bill-95-hr40.
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