HR584-118

Introduced

To require face-to-face purchases of ammunition, to require licensing of ammunition dealers, and to require reporting regarding bulk purchases of ammunition.

118th Congress Introduced Jan 26, 2023

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Summary

What This Bill Does

The bill requires limitations on purchases of ammunition Section 923(a) of title 18, United States Code, is amended in the matter preceding paragraph (1), in the first sentence, by striking , or importing or manufacturing. It relies on definition changes, reporting requirements, compliance mandates, and exemptions. The main policy areas are Environmental Groups, Finance, Environment, and Foreign Policy.

Who Benefits and How

Law enforcement, justice-system actors, and affected communities could face lower compliance burdens, Foreign businesses and cross-border trade participants affected by the bill could face lower compliance burdens, and Environmental and public health interests 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 limitations on purchases of ammunition Section 923(a) of title 18, United States Code, is amended in the matter preceding paragraph (1), in the first sentence, by striking , or importing or manufacturing...

Evidence Chain:

This summary is generated from the full bill text using AI analysis. Expand "Detailed Analysis" below for identified beneficiaries/burden bearers with clause-level evidence links.

At a Glance

What This Bill Does

The bill requires limitations on purchases of ammunition Section 923(a) of title 18, United States Code, is amended in the matter preceding paragraph (1), in the first sentence, by striking , or importing or manufacturing.

Key Policy Areas

Environmental Groups, Finance, Environment, Foreign Policy

Primary Purpose

The bill requires limitations on purchases of ammunition Section 923(a) of title 18, United States Code, is amended in the matter preceding paragraph (1), in the first sentence, by striking , or importing or manufacturing.

Policy Domains

Environmental Groups Finance Environment Foreign Policy

Whole bill

Identified Gains
  • Law enforcement, justice-system actors, and affected communities
  • Foreign businesses and cross-border trade participants affected by the bill
  • Environmental and public health interests affected by the bill
  • Businesses and employers affected by the bill
Model: codex-gpt-5:bulk-repair | Version: bill_summary_v2 | Source: ih
Businesses and employers affected by the bill:
Environmental and public health interests affected by the bill:
Law enforcement, justice-system actors, and affected communities:
Foreign businesses and cross-border trade participants affected by the bill:
Identified Costs
  • Federal, state, or local agencies responsible for implementing the clause
Model: codex-gpt-5:bulk-repair | Version: bill_summary_v2 | Source: ih
Federal, state, or local agencies responsible for implementing the clause:

Legislative Progress

Introduced
Introduced Committee Passed
Jan 26, 2023

Mrs. Watson Coleman (for herself, Mr. Mfume, Mr. Carson, Mr. …

Stakeholder Effects

cui bono?

How this legislation distributes effects. Mention counts reflect frequency, not effect magnitude.

Law Enforcement
1 mention across 1 clause
+1 positive

Law enforcement, justice-system actors, and affected communities

1/2
sections analyzed
Full impact breakdown

Bill Structure & Actor Mappings

Who is "The Secretary" in each section?

Domains
Environmental Groups Finance Environment Foreign Policy

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