Search Results: keywords:"advancements in technology"

  • S. 1283 — To modernize Federal firearms laws to account for advancements in technology and less-than-lethal weapons, and for other purposes.
    Status:Introduced in Senate
    Words:462

    S. 1283, known as the “Innovate to De-Escalate Modernization Act,” aims to update federal firearms laws to address new technology and less-than-lethal weapons. Specifically, it proposes to exempt certain less-than-lethal projectile devices from restrictions under Title 18 of...

    Simple Explanation

    The Innovate to De-Escalate Modernization Act is a plan to change the rules about weapons so they can include newer, safer tools that aren't as dangerous as real guns. It says the Attorney General has to decide if a new tool like this is safe enough within three months of getting asked.

  • H. R. 3269 — To modernize Federal firearms laws to account for advancements in technology and less-than-lethal weapons, and for other purposes.
    Status:Reported in House
    Words:1,445

    H. R. 3269 aims to update existing Federal firearms laws to incorporate advancements in technology and new types of less-than-lethal weapons. The bill outlines exemptions for certain less-than-lethal projectile devices from restrictions under Title 18 of the United States...

    Simple Explanation

    H. R. 3269 is a bill that tries to make rules for guns and new kinds of safe weapons, like things that don't hurt as much. It wants to make sure these safer weapons are looked at every year to see if they are still safe and lists which ones aren't treated like real guns under certain laws.