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Introduced
10/05/2017
10/05/2017
In Committee
10/05/2017
10/05/2017
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018
12/31/2018
Introduced Session
115th Congress
Bill Summary
Keep Americans Safe Act This bill amends the federal criminal code to make it a crime to knowingly import, sell, manufacture, transfer, or possess a large capacity ammunition feeding device (LCAFD). The bill does not prohibit, with respect to an LCAFD: importation, sale, manufacture, transfer, or possession related to certain law enforcement efforts, or authorized tests or experiments; importation, sale, transfer, or possession related to securing nuclear materials; and possession by a retired law enforcement officer. The bill permits continued possession of, but prohibits sale or transfer of, a grandfathered LCAFD. Newly manufactured LCAFDs must display serial number identification and the date of manufacture. The bill also amends the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to allow a state or local government to use Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program funds to compensate individuals who surrender an LCAFD under a buy-back program.
AI Summary
This bill, the Keep Americans Safe Act, amends federal law to make it a crime to import, sell, manufacture, transfer, or possess large capacity ammunition feeding devices (LCAFDs), with some exceptions for law enforcement, military, and other authorized uses. The bill defines LCAFDs as magazines, belts, drums, or similar devices that can accept more than 10 rounds of ammunition. It also requires newly manufactured LCAFDs to display serial numbers and the date of manufacture. Additionally, the bill allows state and local governments to use federal grant funds to compensate individuals who surrender LCAFDs under buy-back programs.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (30)
Bob Menendez (D)*,
Richard Blumenthal (D),
Cory Booker (D),
Ben Cardin (D),
Tom Carper (D),
Chris Coons (D),
Catherine Cortez Masto (D),
Tammy Duckworth (D),
Dick Durbin (D),
Dianne Feinstein (D),
Al Franken (D),
Kirsten Gillibrand (D),
Kamala Harris (D),
Maggie Hassan (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),
Bill Nelson (D),
Jack Reed (D),
Bernie Sanders (I),
Tina Smith (D),
Tom Udall (D),
Chris Van Hollen (D),
Elizabeth Warren (D),
Sheldon Whitehouse (D),
Last Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S6366-6367) (on 10/05/2017)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/115th-congress/senate-bill/1945/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/115/bills/s1945/BILLS-115s1945is.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/115/bills/s1945/BILLS-115s1945is.pdf.pdf |
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