Bill114th CongressFiled Apr 29, 2016International Affairs
H.R. 5135
Suppressor Export Act
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Apr 29, 2016)
Suppressor Export Act
This bill amends the Arms Export Control Act to provide that a regulation or related implementing policy or practice regarding registration and licensing requirements for manufacturers, exporters, or importers of designated defense articles and defense services may not prohibit the otherwise lawful export for sale or transfer of any firearm silencer or component, if:
- the item may be lawfully manufactured in the United States; and
- the importing country has a lawful public or private use market for such item and is not listed as a country prohibited from receiving arms exports.
What just happenedApr 29, 2016
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Who’s behind it
Rep. Stewart, Chris [R-UT-2](R-UT)Sponsor
21 cosponsors21 R
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- Introduced in HouseApr 29, 2016
- Apr 29, 2016IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Foreign Affairs Committee - Apr 29, 2016IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Apr 29, 2016IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House