Summary: H.R.4740 — 116th Congress (2019-2020)All Information (Except Text)

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Introduced in House (10/18/2019)

TASER Access, Safety, and Effectiveness Review and Study Act or the TASERS Act

This bill requires the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), in consultation with various federal agencies, to study the use of firearms and Tasers. Specifically, with respect to both types of weapon, the CPSC must determine (1) the number of successful self-defense attempts, (2) the number of accidental discharges or misfires, (3) the types of injuries sustained, and (4) the long-term health implications for individuals who are shot or tased.