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Introduced
04/14/2021
04/14/2021
In Committee
04/14/2021
04/14/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2023
01/03/2023
Introduced Session
117th Congress
Bill Summary
A BILL To regulate large capacity ammunition feeding devices.
AI Summary
This bill, the Keep Americans Safe Act, aims to regulate large capacity ammunition feeding devices. It defines a "large capacity ammunition feeding device" as a magazine, belt, drum, or similar device that can hold more than 10 rounds of ammunition, with some exceptions. The bill generally prohibits the import, sale, manufacture, transfer, or possession of such devices, with certain exemptions for law enforcement, military, and other authorized uses. The bill also requires identification markings on large capacity ammunition feeding devices manufactured after the bill's enactment and allows for the seizure and forfeiture of such devices. Additionally, it amends the penalties for violations related to large capacity ammunition feeding devices.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (28)
Bob Menendez (D)*,
Richard Blumenthal (D),
Cory Booker (D),
Ben Cardin (D),
Tom Carper (D),
Bob Casey (D),
Chris Coons (D),
Catherine Cortez Masto (D),
Tammy Duckworth (D),
Dick Durbin (D),
Dianne Feinstein (D),
Mazie Hirono (D),
Tim Kaine (D),
Angus King (I),
Amy Klobuchar (D),
Ed Markey (D),
Jeff Merkley (D),
Chris Murphy (D),
Patty Murray (D),
Alex Padilla (D),
Jack Reed (D),
Jacky Rosen (D),
Bernie Sanders (I),
Tina Smith (D),
Debbie Stabenow (D),
Chris Van Hollen (D),
Elizabeth Warren (D),
Sheldon Whitehouse (D),
Last Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (on 04/14/2021)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/senate-bill/1108/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/s1108/BILLS-117s1108is.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/s1108/BILLS-117s1108is.pdf.pdf |
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