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Introduced
05/11/2021
05/11/2021
In Committee
05/11/2021
05/11/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2023
01/03/2023
Introduced Session
117th 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.
AI Summary
This bill, the Untraceable Firearms Act of 2021, aims to ensure that all firearms are traceable by amending federal law. It defines "ghost guns" as firearms without a unique serial number, and prohibits the manufacture, sale, transfer, or possession of such untraceable firearms, with some exceptions for licensed manufacturers and importers. The bill also modernizes the prohibition on undetectable firearms, clarifying the definition of "major component" and "detectable material." The goal is to strengthen the ability of law enforcement to trace firearms and combat gun crime and trafficking.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (17)
Richard Blumenthal (D)*,
Cory Booker (D),
Ben Cardin (D),
Bob Casey (D),
Dianne Feinstein (D),
Kirsten Gillibrand (D),
Mazie Hirono (D),
Amy Klobuchar (D),
Ed Markey (D),
Bob Menendez (D),
Jeff Merkley (D),
Chris Murphy (D),
Alex Padilla (D),
Jack Reed (D),
Chris Van Hollen (D),
Elizabeth Warren (D),
Sheldon Whitehouse (D),
Last Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (on 05/11/2021)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/senate-bill/1558/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/s1558/BILLS-117s1558is.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/s1558/BILLS-117s1558is.pdf.pdf |
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