To regulate firearm silencers and firearm mufflers.
Summary
What This Bill Does
The bill requires restrictions on firearm silencers and firearm mufflers Section 922 of title 18, United States Code, is amended by inserting after subsection (u) the following: Except as provided in paragraph (2), it shall be and creates use of Byrne grants for buy-back programs for firearm silencers and firearm mufflers Section 501(a)(1) of title I of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 (34 U.S.C. It relies on compliance mandates, procurement rules, definition changes, and exemptions. The main policy areas are Education, Energy, Environment, and Criminal Justice.
Who Benefits and How
Transportation operators and users affected by the bill could face lower compliance burdens, Law enforcement, justice-system actors, and affected communities could gain revenue opportunities, 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 restrictions on firearm silencers and firearm mufflers Section 922 of title 18, United States Code, is amended by inserting after subsection (u) the following: Except as provided in paragraph (2), it shall be...
- Creates use of Byrne grants for buy-back programs for firearm silencers and firearm mufflers Section 501(a)(1) of title I of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 (34 U.S.C.
Evidence Chain:
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At a Glance
What This Bill Does
The bill requires restrictions on firearm silencers and firearm mufflers Section 922 of title 18, United States Code, is amended by inserting after subsection (u) the following: Except as provided in paragraph (2), it shall be and creates use of Byrne grants for buy-back programs for firearm silencers and firearm mufflers Section 501(a)(1) of title I of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 (34 U.S.C.
Key Policy Areas
Education, Energy, Environment, Criminal Justice
Primary Purpose
The bill requires restrictions on firearm silencers and firearm mufflers Section 922 of title 18, United States Code, is amended by inserting after subsection (u) the following: Except as provided in paragraph (2), it shall be and creates use of Byrne grants for buy-back programs for firearm silencers and firearm mufflers Section 501(a)(1) of title I of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 (34 U.S.C.
Policy Domains
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Identified Gains
- Transportation operators and users affected by the bill
- Law enforcement, justice-system actors, and affected communities
- Environmental and public health interests affected by the bill
- Energy producers and energy supply-chain firms affected by the bill
- Educational institutions and students affected by the bill
Identified Costs
- Federal, state, or local agencies responsible for implementing the clause
Sponsors
Legislative Progress
IntroducedMr. Menendez (for himself, Mrs. Feinstein, Mr. Markey, Mr. Blumenthal, …
Stakeholder Effects
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Law enforcement, justice-system actors, and affected communities
Bill Structure & Actor Mappings
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