PLASTIC Act
Bill journey · stage 2 of 5
Under committee review
What it doesSummary introduced in house (Oct 2, 2018)
Protect Lives and Stop the Imminent Chaos Act or the PLASTIC Act
This bill establishes new criminal offenses for making a firearm, ammunition, or component using a three-dimensional (3-D) printer, or for transferring or possessing a firearm, ammunition, or component that was made using a 3-D printer.
A violator is subject to criminal penalties—a fine, a prison term of up to 50 years, or both.
Additionally, the bill establishes a task force to address the national security and safety issues involving 3-D printer technology.
What just happenedNov 15, 2018
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseOct 2, 2018
- Nov 15, 2018Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
Crime and Federal Government Surveillance Subcommittee - Oct 2, 2018IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Judiciary Committee - Oct 2, 2018IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Oct 2, 2018IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House