Bill · H.R. 1068· House(119-HR-1068)
PLCAA Federal Jurisdiction Act
- Introduced
- 2/6/2025
- Last activity
- 2/6/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- Sponsored by
- Harriet Hageman
- Cosponsors
- - 4 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, titled the "Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act Federal Jurisdiction Act," aims to amend the existing Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act. It focuses on the removal and dismissal of qualified civil liability actions. The legislation would allow certain defendants to move civil cases from state courts to federal district courts. Specifically, it targets manufacturers, sellers, or trade associations. Once in federal court, the court would have the authority to determine if an action is qualified and dismiss it.
Yes· 3 of 5
Would business owners be better off under this?+5
The bill eases the legal burden on manufacturers and trade associations through federal removal and dismissal powers.
Does this protect the right to own guns?+4
The bill provides stronger legal protections for firearm manufacturers and sellers against civil liability.
Does this give the federal government more power?+4
The bill expands the authority of federal district courts to handle and dismiss civil liability actions.
The opposite
Does this leave more decisions to the states?-5
The bill limits state court jurisdiction by allowing defendants to remove cases to federal court.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Removal of cases to federal court: This provision allows a defendant that is a manufacturer, seller, or trade association to remove a civil action from a state court to a United States district court. (Section 2)
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Ability to dismiss actions: This allows a federal district court to determine if a civil action is a qualified civil liability action and dismiss it accordingly. (Section 2)
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No specific negative impacts are explicitly stated in the provided text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Business Owners+5Good For Gun Owners+3
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Second Amendment Protections+4
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Small Business Support+3
- Governance And Ideology
- Increases Federal Power+4Increase States Rights-5
- 5/23/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 5/19/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 2/6/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
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