All Information (Except Text) for H.R.3999 - To amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit the manufacture, possession, or transfer of any part or combination of parts that is designed and functions to increase the rate of fire of a semiautomatic rifle but does not convert the semiautomatic rifle into a machinegun, and for other purposes.115th Congress (2017-2018)
To amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit the manufacture, possession, or transfer of any part or combination of parts that is designed and functions to increase the rate of fire of a semiautomatic rifle but does not convert the semiautomatic rifle into a machinegun, and for other purposes.
Actions Overview (1)
Date
Actions Overview
10/10/2017
Introduced in House
10/10/2017 Introduced in House
All Actions (3)
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All Actions
10/19/2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations. Action By: Committee on the Judiciary
10/10/2017
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. Action By: House of Representatives
10/10/2017
Introduced in House Action By: House of Representatives
10/19/2017 Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
10/10/2017 Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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House Judiciary
10/10/2017
Referred to
House Judiciary Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations
This bill amends the federal criminal code to prohibit certain conduct with respect to any part or combination of parts that is designed and functions to increase the rate of fire of a semiautomatic rifle but does not convert the semiautomatic rifle into a machine gun.
Specifically, it makes it a crime to manufacture, possess, or transfer such device: (1) in or affecting interstate or foreign commerce, or (2) that has been shipped or transported in interstate or foreign commerce.
An individual who knowingly violates the prohibition is subject to criminal penalties—a fine, a prison term of up to five years, or both.
Additionally, the U.S. Sentencing Commission must review and amend the sentencing guidelines and policy statements to provide an enhanced penalty if the device has been: (1) used, carried, or possessed during or in relation to a crime of violence or drug trafficking crime; or (2) unlawfully smuggled into or from the United States.
All Summaries (1)
Shown Here: Introduced in House (10/10/2017)
This bill amends the federal criminal code to prohibit certain conduct with respect to any part or combination of parts that is designed and functions to increase the rate of fire of a semiautomatic rifle but does not convert the semiautomatic rifle into a machine gun.
Specifically, it makes it a crime to manufacture, possess, or transfer such device: (1) in or affecting interstate or foreign commerce, or (2) that has been shipped or transported in interstate or foreign commerce.
An individual who knowingly violates the prohibition is subject to criminal penalties—a fine, a prison term of up to five years, or both.
Additionally, the U.S. Sentencing Commission must review and amend the sentencing guidelines and policy statements to provide an enhanced penalty if the device has been: (1) used, carried, or possessed during or in relation to a crime of violence or drug trafficking crime; or (2) unlawfully smuggled into or from the United States.
