# 115-hr-4057: Denying Firearms and Explosives to Dangerous Terrorists Act of 2017

115-hr-4057, Denying Firearms and Explosives to Dangerous Terrorists Act of 2017, is a 115th Congress bill sponsored by PETER KING (R-NY); status Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations. (as of 2025-11-18).

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## Facts
- Bill: 115-hr-4057
- Congress: 115
- Title: Denying Firearms and Explosives to Dangerous Terrorists Act of 2017
- Status: Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
- Introduced: 2017-10-12
- Sponsor: PETER KING (R-NY)
- Cosponsors: 28
- Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement
- Touches household money: no
- Last recorded action: 2025-11-18

## Summary

Denying Firearms and Explosives to Dangerous Terrorists Act of 2017 This bill authorizes the Department of Justice to deny the transfer of firearms or the issuance of firearms (and explosives) licenses and permits to a known or suspected terrorist.

## Cosponsors (28)

- Rep. Rice, Kathleen M. [D-NY-4] (D-NY), 2017-10-12T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Smith, Christopher H. [R-NJ-4] (R-NJ), 2017-10-19T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Frankel, Lois [D-FL-22] (D-FL), 2017-10-19T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Donovan, Daniel M., Jr. [R-NY-11] (R-NY), 2017-10-19T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Delaney, John K. [D-MD-6] (D-MD), 2017-10-19T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Loebsack, David [D-IA-2] (D-IA), 2017-10-19T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Shea-Porter, Carol [D-NH-1] (D-NH), 2017-10-23T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Rosen, Jacky [D-NV] (D-NV), 2017-10-23T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Swalwell, Eric [D-CA-14] (D-CA), 2017-10-23T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Aguilar, Pete [D-CA-33] (D-CA), 2017-12-01T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Schneider, Bradley Scott [D-IL-10] (D-IL), 2018-01-16T00:00:00.000Z
- Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large] (D-DC), 2018-02-26T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Khanna, Ro [D-CA-17] (D-CA), 2018-02-26T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Suozzi, Thomas R. [D-NY-3] (D-NY), 2018-02-26T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Ruiz, Raul [D-CA-25] (D-CA), 2018-02-27T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Norcross, Donald [D-NJ-1] (D-NJ), 2018-02-27T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Schiff, Adam B. [D-CA] (D-CA), 2018-03-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Doyle, Michael F. [D-PA-18] (D-PA), 2018-03-05T00:00:00.000Z
- LOUISE SLAUGHTER (D-NY), 2018-03-07T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Sinema, Kyrsten [D-AZ-9] (D-AZ), 2018-03-08T00:00:00.000Z
- NITA LOWEY (D-NY), 2018-03-20T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Lujan Grisham, Michelle [D-NM-1] (D-NM), 2018-04-10T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Larson, John B. [D-CT-1] (D-CT), 2018-04-10T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Cicilline, David N. [D-RI-1] (D-RI), 2018-05-07T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Welch, Peter [D-VT] (D-VT), 2018-07-26T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Lamb, Conor [D-PA-17] (D-PA), 2018-09-13T00:00:00.000Z
- PETER VISCLOSKY (D-IN), 2018-11-09T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Cohen, Steve [D-TN-9] (D-TN), 2018-11-27T00:00:00.000Z

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- 115-hr-1235: Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame Commemorative Coin Act
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## Sources
- [115-hr-4057 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/115th-congress/house-bill/4057)

## Related
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- [115-hr-502: Land and Water Conservation Fund Reauthorization and Fairness Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/115-hr-502)
- [115-hr-1235: Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame Commemorative Coin Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/115-hr-1235)
- [115-hr-2519: The American Legion 100th Anniversary Commemorative Coin Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/115-hr-2519)
- [115-hr-1676: Palliative Care and Hospice Education and Training Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/115-hr-1676)
- [115-hr-299: Blue Water Navy Vietnam Veterans Act of 2018](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/115-hr-299)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/115-hr-4057 (as of 2025-11-18).