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118th Congress · HOUSE BILLBILL

H.R. 396 — Closing the Bump Stock Loophole Act of 2023

“To regulate bump stocks in the same manner as machineguns.”

Crime and law enforcement
Introduced Jan 17, 2023
Last action Jan 17, 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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Resolve Changes
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Signed
SummaryCRS Summary

This bill subjects bump stocks to regulation under federal firearms laws. Specifically, the bill adds bump stocks to the list of firearms subject to regulation (e.g., registration and licensing requirements) under the National Firearms Act. Additionally, it includes bump stocks in the list of firearms subject to regulation (e.g., background check requirements) under the Gun Control Act of 1968.

Provisions · 2 sectionsIntroduced in House
Timeline · 3 actions
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.