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Introduced
06/27/2019
06/27/2019
In Committee
08/15/2019
08/15/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
116th Congress
Bill Summary
To amend chapter 44 of title 18, United States Code, to ensure that all firearms are traceable, and for other purposes. This bill generally prohibits and penalizes the manufacture, sale, transfer, purchase, or receipt of a ghost gun. A ghost gun is a firearm that lacks a unique serial number.
AI Summary
This bill aims to ensure that all firearms are traceable in the United States. It defines "ghost guns" as firearms that lack a unique serial number, and generally prohibits and penalizes the manufacture, sale, transfer, purchase, or receipt of such untraceable firearms. The bill also modernizes the existing prohibition on undetectable firearms by updating the definitions of key terms like "major component" and "detectable material." The overall goal is to improve law enforcement's ability to trace firearms and combat gun violence and trafficking.
Committee Categories
Justice, Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (45)
David Cicilline (D)*,
Don Beyer (D),
Julia Brownley (D),
André Carson (D),
Ed Case (D),
Kathy Castor (D),
Gil Cisneros (D),
Gerry Connolly (D),
Jim Cooper (D),
Val Demings (D),
Mark DeSaulnier (D),
Eliot Engel (D),
Veronica Escobar (D),
Sylvia Garcia (D),
Alcee Hastings (D),
Jahana Hayes (D),
Katie Hill (D),
Robin Kelly (D),
Ro Khanna (D),
John Larson (D),
Andy Levin (D),
Alan Lowenthal (D),
Grace Meng (D),
Gwen Moore (D),
Seth Moulton (D),
Debbie Mucarsel-Powell (D),
Grace Napolitano (D),
Joe Neguse (D),
Eleanor Holmes Norton (D),
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D),
Scott Peters (D),
Max Rose (D),
Mary Gay Scanlon (D),
Jan Schakowsky (D),
Adam Schiff (D),
Donna Shalala (D),
Albio Sires (D),
Adam Smith (D),
Darren Soto (D),
Eric Swalwell (D),
Dina Titus (D),
David Trone (D),
Bonnie Watson Coleman (D),
Jennifer Wexton (D),
Frederica Wilson (D),
Last Action
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security. (on 08/15/2019)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/3553/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr3553/BILLS-116hr3553ih.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr3553/BILLS-116hr3553ih.pdf.pdf |
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