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1976 Congressional Hearing on D.C. Firearms Control Regulations

Original title: Firearms Control Regulations Act of 1975 (Council act no. 1-142): hearing and disposition before the Committee on the District of Columbia, House of Representatives, Ninety-fourth Congress, second session, on H. Con. Res. 694 ... August 25, 1976.

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What This Bill Does

This document records a 1976 Congressional hearing held by the House Committee on the District of Columbia regarding the Firearms Control Regulations Act of 1975. The hearing focused on the legislative review of No. 1-142, which established strict gun control measures within the District.

Why it matters

The hearing represents the federal oversight process used to review and potentially challenge local D.C. gun control laws, setting a precedent for the relationship between Congressional authority and District of Columbia .

Who It Affects

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District of Columbia residents

The legislation under review dictates the legal requirements for firearm ownership and possession within the District.

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U.S. House of Representatives

The Committee on the District of Columbia exercised its authority to review local legislation passed by the D.C. Council.

Key Facts

  • The hearing took place on August 25, 1976.
  • The subject of the hearing was the Firearms Control Regulations Act of 1975 (Council Act No. 1-142).
  • The hearing was conducted by the House Committee on the District of Columbia.
  • The proceedings were held during the second session of the 94th Congress.
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  • The hearing specifically addressed H. Con. Res. 694, a resolution related to the D.C. gun control act.

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What was the purpose of this hearing?
The hearing was held to review and discuss the Firearms Control Regulations Act of 1975, a local D.C. law, in the context of Congressional oversight.
What is H. Con. Res. 694?
It is a introduced in the 94th Congress that served as the vehicle for the Congressional review of the D.C. gun control legislation.

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Congressional Oversight of D.C. Law

The document highlights the active role Congress took in the 1970s in reviewing and debating specific local D.C. ordinances.

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