118th Congress · HOUSE BILLBILL

H.R. 381PISTOL Act

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to update the definition of rifles, and for other purposes.

Taxation
Introduced Jan 17, 2023
Last action Feb 8, 2023
Pipeline · Bill → Law
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Introduced
Jan 17, 2023
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Referred
Jan 17, 2023
Judiciary · Ways & Means
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Committee
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House floor
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Senate
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SummaryCRS Summary

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.

Provisions · 3 sectionsIntroduced in House
Timeline · 4 actions
Feb 8, 2023
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
Jan 17, 2023
Introduced in House
Jan 17, 2023
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.
Jan 17, 2023
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.