Search Results for keywords:"gun control"

Search Results: keywords:"gun control"

H. R. 8427 — To prohibit the importation, sale, manufacture, transfer, or possession of .50 caliber rifles, and for other purposes.
May 16, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:1,727
H.R. 8427, also known as the "Stop Arming Cartels Act of 2024," proposes a ban on the importation, sale, manufacture, transfer, or possession of rifles capable of firing .50 caliber ammunition, with exceptions for government use and firearms lawfully owned before the act's enactment. It also...
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H.R. 8427, or the "Stop Arming Cartels Act of 2024," is a proposed law to stop people from buying or making very big guns called .50 caliber rifles, except for the government or if you already own one legally. It also wants people who have these big guns to tell the government about it and changes some rules to keep a closer watch on who buys and sells guns.
H. R. 9941 — To provide that any United States Government identification document issued for an illegal alien is not sufficient to meet the identification document requirement for acquiring a firearm from a Federal firearms licensee, and for other purposes.
October 08, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:262
H. R. 9941 aims to ensure that identification documents issued by the United States Government for illegal aliens cannot be used to meet the identification requirements when purchasing a firearm from a federally licensed gun dealer. This bill, called the "No Guns for Illegal...
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H. R. 9941 is a proposed law that says people who are not supposed to be in the country cannot use their government ID to buy a gun. It wants to change the rules to make sure everyone knows this kind of ID can't be used to get a gun.
H. RES. 1271 — Expressing support for the designation of June 7, 2024, as National Gun Violence Awareness Day and June 2024 as National Gun Violence Awareness Month.
June 03, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:631
The resolution H. RES. 1271, introduced in the House of Representatives, expresses support for designating June 7, 2024, as "National Gun Violence Awareness Day" and June 2024 as "National Gun Violence Awareness Month." It highlights the significant impact of gun violence in the United...
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The bill wants everyone to pay attention to how much gun violence hurts people in the U.S. by having a special day and month—June 7, 2024, and all of June 2024—so people can talk about how to keep everyone safe and wear orange to show they care.
H. R. 9029 — Making appropriations for the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2025, and for other purposes.
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July 12, 2024
Status:Reported in House
Congress:118
Words:45,383
H.R. 9029 allocates funds for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2025, for the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, along with related agencies. This bill supports various programs and services, such as workforce training, medical research,...
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The bill, H.R. 9029, is like a big plan where the government decides how to spend money on important things like schools, healthcare, and jobs, but it makes rules about what the money can't be used for, like certain medical services or studying gun safety.
H. R. 10090 — To amend chapter 44 of title 18, United States Code, to prohibit the sale or other disposition of a firearm to, and the possession, shipment, transportation, or receipt of a firearm by, certain classes of high-risk individuals.
November 01, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:573
H.R. 10090, also known as the "Keeping Guns from High-Risk Individuals Act", aims to prevent certain high-risk individuals from obtaining firearms. The bill amends chapter 44 of Title 18 of the United States Code to prohibit the sale, possession, shipment, transportation, or receipt of...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 10090 is a proposed law that tries to keep people who have done bad or violent things from getting guns, especially those who have been in trouble for violent actions or stalking. It says that if you’re under 25 and got into serious trouble before, you could also be stopped from getting a gun to help keep everyone safer.
H. R. 8907 — To reform Federal firearms laws, and for other purposes.
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June 28, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:6,797
H.R. 8907, also known as the “Virginia Plan to Reduce Gun Violence Act of 2024,” aims to reform federal firearms laws to enhance safety and prevent gun-related incidents. The bill introduces new regulations on firearm sales, including background checks and limits on handgun...
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H.R. 8907 is a plan to make gun rules safer by checking people's backgrounds before they buy guns and by making sure guns are stored safely, especially so kids can't reach them. It also lets judges take away guns from people who might be dangerous for a little while.
H. R. 9534 — To enforce the rights protected by the Second and Fourteenth Amendments against the States.
September 11, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:1,066
H.R. 9534, titled the “National Constitutional Carry Act,” aims to enforce the rights protected by the Second and Fourteenth Amendments against the States. The bill asserts that the Second Amendment guarantees the right to carry firearms in public, and prohibits States from...
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H.R. 9534 is a bill that says people who can legally own a gun should be allowed to carry it in public anywhere in the U.S., but some special places can still say no if they let people know clearly.
S. RES. 777 — Keeping guns out of classrooms.
July 30, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:101
S. RES. 777 states that the Senate believes federal money should not be used to provide guns to school staff or to train them on how to use guns. It cites various studies and statistics showing that having more guns in schools doesn't make them safer and could even increase...
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S. RES. 777 says that the Senate thinks schools should not use federal money to give teachers guns or teach them to use guns because it might make schools less safe. Many teachers, parents, and experts agree that schools should stay places without weapons.
H. R. 6782 — To reduce, from 21 years of age to 18 years of age, the minimum age at which a person may obtain a handgun from a Federal firearms licensee.
December 14, 2023
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:362
H. R. 6782 proposes to lower the minimum age requirement for obtaining a handgun from a Federal firearms licensee from 21 years old to 18 years old. The bill, known as the "Second Amendment For Every Registrable Voter Act" or the "SAFER Voter Act," aims to amend Section 922...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to make it so that kids who are at least 18 years old can buy a handgun from a special gun shop, instead of having to wait until they are 21 years old.
H. RES. 1541 — Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the relationships among firearm violence, misogyny, and violence against women, and reaffirming the importance of preventing individuals with a history of violence against women from accessing a firearm.
October 11, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:196
H. RES. 1541 expresses the view of the House of Representatives on the link between firearm violence, misogyny, and violence against women. It emphasizes the importance of preventing individuals with a history of violence against women from accessing firearms. The resolution...
Simple Explanation
The bill says that the people in charge want to stop those who've hurt women before from getting guns because it's dangerous. They want to make new rules to keep women safe and learn more about why sometimes people use guns to hurt others.
H. RES. 1267 — Supporting the Second Amendment’s guarantee that the right of the people to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed, and opposing the Biden administration’s efforts to undermine that guarantee at every opportunity.
May 31, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:387
H. RES. 1267 is a resolution that voices support for the Second Amendment, which protects the right of American citizens to keep and bear arms. It criticizes the Biden administration's actions and policies, accusing them of attempting to undermine this constitutional right. The resolution...
Simple Explanation
This paper is telling everyone that some people in the government want to make sure people can always have and use their own "pew-pew toys" (guns) because they believe that's what the rules say. It also says they really don’t like the current boss's team because they think these people are trying to make it harder for folks to have these "toys."
H. R. 7040 — To extend the Undetectable Firearms Act of 1988 for 10 years.
January 18, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:168
H. R. 7040 proposes extending the Undetectable Firearms Act of 1988 for an additional 10 years. This bill involves amending a specific section of the original act, effectively prolonging the period in which the legislation remains active from 35 to 45 years. It is designed to...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to keep a rule active for 10 more years that makes it illegal to have guns that can sneak past security without being seen, so people can stay safe when they go to places with security checks.

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