House Bill 1186
116th Congress(2019-2020)
Keep Americans Safe Act
Introduced
Introduced in House on Feb 13, 2019
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
1186
Congress
116
Policy Area
Crime and Law Enforcement
Crime and Law Enforcement
Primary focus of measure is criminal offenses, investigation and prosecution, procedure and sentencing; corrections and imprisonment; juvenile crime; law enforcement administration. Measures concerning terrorism may fall under Emergency Management or International Affairs policy areas.
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Keep Americans Safe Act
This bill establishes a new criminal offense for the import, sale, manufacture, transfer, or possession of a large capacity ammunition feeding device (LCAFD).
The bill does not prohibit certain conduct with respect to an LCAFD, including the following:
- importation, sale, manufacture, transfer, or possession related to certain law enforcement efforts, or authorized tests or experiments;
- importation, sale, transfer, or possession related to securing nuclear materials; and
- possession by a retired law enforcement officer.
The bill permits continued possession of, but prohibits sale or transfer of, a grandfathered LCAFD.
Newly manufactured LCAFDs must display serial number identification and the date of manufacture.
Additionally, the bill allows a state or local government to use Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program funds to compensate individuals who surrender an LCAFD under a buy-back program.
February 13, 2019
09/10/2019
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 23 - 16.
09/10/2019
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
09/10/2019
Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security Discharged.
03/25/2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
02/13/2019
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
02/13/2019
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Nov 1, 2022 4:17:47 PM