To amend chapter 44 of title 18, United States Code, to prohibit a person from engaging in the business of destroying firearms unless such person has received a license to do so from the Attorney General, and for other purposes.
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Summary
What This Bill Does
This bill, To amend chapter 44 of title 18, United States Code, to prohibit a person from engaging in the business of destroying firearms unless such person has received a license to do so from the Attorney General, and for other purposes., changes federal law or congressional policy affecting law enforcement, courts, victims, and regulated public-safety actors. The main policy domain is Criminal Justice, Transportation, Trade.
Who Benefits and How
law enforcement, courts, victims, and regulated public-safety actors may benefit from new authority, funding, eligibility, regulatory clarity, or reduced risk created by the bill.
Who Bears the Burden and How
federal implementing agencies, law enforcement, courts, victims, and regulated public-safety actors may take on implementation duties, reporting obligations, compliance costs, or oversight responsibilities.
Key Provisions
- Section H06F781BE07614A36A558045074AF9CAC: 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Firearm Destruction Licensure Act of 2024.
- Section H90AA7FBE7FA8487AAAB5F74C3E746AAE: 2. License required to engage in the business of destroying firearms Section 921(a) of title 18, United States Code, is amended— in paragraph (11)— by striking...
- Section H4168CE30A144409D8DDA5168FDE4352A: 107. Grants for destroying firearms Beginning not later than 1 year after the effective date of the Firearm Destruction Licensure Act of 2024, the Attorney...
Evidence Chain:
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At a Glance
What This Bill Does
This bill, To amend chapter 44 of title 18, United States Code, to prohibit a person from engaging in the business of destroying firearms unless such person has received a license to do so from the Attorney General, and for other purposes., changes federal law or congressional policy affecting law enforcement, courts, victims, and regulated public-safety actors.
Key Policy Areas
Criminal Justice, Transportation, Trade
Primary Purpose
This bill, To amend chapter 44 of title 18, United States Code, to prohibit a person from engaging in the business of destroying firearms unless such person has received a license to do so from the Attorney General, and for other purposes., changes federal law or congressional policy affecting law enforcement, courts, victims, and regulated public-safety actors.
Policy Domains
Whole bill
Identified Gains
- law enforcement, courts, victims, and regulated public-safety actors
Identified Costs
- federal implementing agencies
- law enforcement, courts, victims, and regulated public-safety actors
Sponsors
Legislative Progress
IntroducedMr. Schiff (for himself, Mr. Goldman of New York, Mr. …
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Bill Structure & Actor Mappings
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