Search Results: keywords:"attorney general determination"

  • 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. 2189 — To modernize Federal firearms laws to account for advancements in technology and less-than-lethal weapons, and for other purposes.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:461

    H. R. 2189 seeks to update U.S. federal firearms laws by recognizing changes in technology and the existence of less-than-lethal weapons. The bill introduces an exemption in the law for certain less-than-lethal projectile devices, clarifying that these devices are not...

    Simple Explanation

    H. R. 2189 is a plan to change laws about guns to include new technologies and safer weapons that don't hurt as much. It wants to make sure the law understands these safer devices and helps police use them.