Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that mandates imposed on manufacturers requiring inclusion of unproven and unreliable technology in firearms is costly and punitive, and the prohibition of firearms without such features is an infringement on the rights of citizens under the Second Amendment.
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Summary
What This Bill Does
The bill requires that it is the sense of the House of Representatives that— mandates imposed on manufacturers requiring inclusion of unproven and unreliable microstamping technology in firearms is costly and punitive. It relies on compliance mandates. The main policy areas are Scientific Research and Science & Space.
Who Benefits and How
Public beneficiaries or protected communities affected by the clause could face reduced risk.
Who Bears the Burden and How
Federal, state, or local agencies responsible for implementing the clause would take on compliance duties and Researchers and scientific institutions affected by the bill would take on compliance duties.
Key Provisions
- Requires that it is the sense of the House of Representatives that— mandates imposed on manufacturers requiring inclusion of unproven and unreliable microstamping technology in firearms is costly and punitive.
Evidence Chain:
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At a Glance
What This Bill Does
The bill requires that it is the sense of the House of Representatives that— mandates imposed on manufacturers requiring inclusion of unproven and unreliable microstamping technology in firearms is costly and punitive.
Key Policy Areas
Scientific Research, Science & Space
Primary Purpose
The bill requires that it is the sense of the House of Representatives that— mandates imposed on manufacturers requiring inclusion of unproven and unreliable microstamping technology in firearms is costly and punitive.
Policy Domains
Whole bill
Identified Gains
- Public beneficiaries or protected communities affected by the clause
Identified Costs
- Federal, state, or local agencies responsible for implementing the clause
- Researchers and scientific institutions affected by the bill
Sponsors
Legislative Progress
In CommitteeMr. LaMalfa (for himself, Mr. Van Drew, and Mr. Lamborn) …
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