Bill Sponsor
House Bill 3999
115th Congress(2017-2018)
To amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit the manufacture, possession, or transfer of any part or combination of parts that is designed and functions to increase the rate of fire of a semiautomatic rifle but does not convert the semiautomatic rifle into a machinegun, and for other purposes.
Introduced
Introduced
Introduced in House on Oct 10, 2017
Overview
Text
Introduced
Oct 10, 2017
Latest Action
Oct 19, 2017
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
3999
Congress
115
Policy Area
Crime and Law Enforcement
Crime and Law Enforcement
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House Votes (0)
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No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary

This bill amends the federal criminal code to prohibit certain conduct with respect to any part or combination of parts that is designed and functions to increase the rate of fire of a semiautomatic rifle but does not convert the semiautomatic rifle into a machine gun.

Specifically, it makes it a crime to manufacture, possess, or transfer such device: (1) in or affecting interstate or foreign commerce, or (2) that has been shipped or transported in interstate or foreign commerce.

An individual who knowingly violates the prohibition is subject to criminal penalties—a fine, a prison term of up to five years, or both.

Additionally, the U.S. Sentencing Commission must review and amend the sentencing guidelines and policy statements to provide an enhanced penalty if the device has been: (1) used, carried, or possessed during or in relation to a crime of violence or drug trafficking crime; or (2) unlawfully smuggled into or from the United States.

Text (1)
October 10, 2017
Actions (3)
10/19/2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
10/10/2017
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
10/10/2017
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
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