PISTOL Act
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Just introduced
What it doesSummary introduced in house (Jan 17, 2023)
Protecting Individual Sovereignty Through Our Laws Act or the PISTOL Act
This bill modifies the definition of rifle for purposes of the National Firearms Act to exclude from such definition a pistol equipped with a rear brace or rear attachment designed to assist the shooter in controlling the pistol. The bill also directs the Department of Justice to amend applicable regulations governing pistols to provide that the presence or absence of rear mounted braces or attachments that can assist a user in controlling the pistol shall not cause a firearm to be considered a pistol.
What just happenedFeb 8, 2023
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H746)
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseJan 17, 2023
- Feb 8, 2023IntroReferralB00100
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H746)
- Jan 17, 2023IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Judiciary Committee - Jan 17, 2023IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Ways and Means Committee - Jan 17, 2023IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Jan 17, 2023IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House