To amend chapter 44 of title 18, United States Code, to allow the importation of certain foreign-manufactured firearms components.
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Under committee review
What it doesSummary introduced in house (Apr 14, 2016)
This bill amends the federal criminal code to permit the assembly of a semiautomatic rifle or shotgun that is identical to guns prohibited from importation using imported barrels, muzzle attachments, trigger groups, and triggers.
Additionally, the Department of Justice shall permit the importation of frames, receivers, or barrels for firearms, excluding handguns, if the importation is for repair or replacement purposes.
This bill exempts federal, state, and local governments from prohibitions on the importation of barrels for firearms.
What just happenedMay 17, 2016
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseApr 14, 2016
- May 17, 2016Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
Crime and Federal Government Surveillance Subcommittee - Apr 14, 2016IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Judiciary Committee - Apr 14, 2016IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Apr 14, 2016IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House