HR2897-118

Introduced

To amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit the sale or other disposition of any firearm or ammunition to any person who has been convicted of a violent misdemeanor, and for other purposes.

118th Congress Introduced Apr 26, 2023

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Summary

What This Bill Does

The bill requires rule of construction Nothing in this Act shall— alter the requirements of subsections (d)(8) or (g)(8) of section 922 of title 18, United States Code; or have a limiting effect on State, tribal, or local law. It relies on compliance mandates and savings clause. The main policy areas are Native American Tribes and Civil Rights.

Who Benefits and How

Tribal governments and members affected by the bill could face lower compliance burdens.

Who Bears the Burden and How

Federal, state, or local agencies responsible for implementing the clause would take on compliance duties.

Key Provisions

  • Requires rule of construction Nothing in this Act shall— alter the requirements of subsections (d)(8) or (g)(8) of section 922 of title 18, United States Code; or have a limiting effect on State, tribal, or local law.

Evidence Chain:

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At a Glance

What This Bill Does

The bill requires rule of construction Nothing in this Act shall— alter the requirements of subsections (d)(8) or (g)(8) of section 922 of title 18, United States Code; or have a limiting effect on State, tribal, or local law.

Key Policy Areas

Native American Tribes, Civil Rights

Primary Purpose

The bill requires rule of construction Nothing in this Act shall— alter the requirements of subsections (d)(8) or (g)(8) of section 922 of title 18, United States Code; or have a limiting effect on State, tribal, or local law.

Policy Domains

Native American Tribes Civil Rights

Whole bill

Identified Gains
  • Tribal governments and members affected by the bill
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Tribal governments and members affected by the bill:
Identified Costs
  • Federal, state, or local agencies responsible for implementing the clause
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Federal, state, or local agencies responsible for implementing the clause:

Legislative Progress

Introduced
Introduced Committee Passed
Apr 26, 2023

Mr. Neguse (for himself, Mr. Auchincloss, Ms. Kelly of Illinois, …

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Bill Structure & Actor Mappings

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Domains
Native American Tribes Civil Rights

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