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Introduced
05/14/2020
05/14/2020
In Committee
05/14/2020
05/14/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
116th Congress
Bill Summary
A bill 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 by prohibiting and penalizing the manufacture, sale, transfer, purchase, or receipt of "ghost guns" - firearms that lack a unique serial number. It also modernizes the prohibition on undetectable firearms, revising definitions related to the detectability of firearm components. The bill provides exceptions for licensed manufacturers and importers, and exempts firearms received by or under the control of the United States government.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (16)
Richard Blumenthal (D)*,
Cory Booker (D),
Bob Casey (D),
Dianne Feinstein (D),
Kirsten Gillibrand (D),
Kamala Harris (D),
Mazie Hirono (D),
Amy Klobuchar (D),
Ed Markey (D),
Bob Menendez (D),
Chris Murphy (D),
Jack Reed (D),
Chuck Schumer (D),
Chris Van Hollen (D),
Elizabeth Warren (D),
Sheldon Whitehouse (D),
Last Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (on 05/14/2020)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/senate-bill/3743/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/s3743/BILLS-116s3743is.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/s3743/BILLS-116s3743is.pdf.pdf |
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