[Congressional Record Volume 159, Number 99 (Thursday, July 11, 2013)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1049]
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    PUBLIC SAFETY AND SECOND AMENDMENT RIGHTS PROTECTION ACT OF 2013

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                             HON. RUSH HOLT

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, July 11, 2013

  Mr. HOLT. Mr. Speaker, I have recently cosponsored H.R. 1565. I 
understand and laud the very good intentions of the bill's sponsors. 
However, the reality is that as written this legislation would, if 
enacted, have the effect of making it impossible for the federal 
government to do what New Jersey has done: require handgun licensing 
and registration. In New Jersey we have lived comfortably and safely 
for many years with such laws, and I believe New Jersey's approach 
should be extended to the federal level. It is my hope that should H.R. 
1565 be considered that I and other Members will have the chance to 
amend it so as to not preclude a national licensing & registration 
regime.

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