Search Results: keywords:"law enforcement exemption"

  • S. 1374 — To amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit machinegun conversion devices and illegal modifications of semiautomatic firearms, and for other purposes.
    Status:Introduced in Senate
    Words:986

    S. 1374 seeks to amend title 18 of the United States Code to make it illegal to import, sell, manufacture, transfer, receive, or possess devices or modifications that can convert semiautomatic firearms into ones that fire like machineguns, either by increasing the rate of...

    Simple Explanation

    S. 1374 is a bill that says special parts or changes that make regular guns shoot very fast, like machineguns, are not allowed. It also says that if someone already changed their gun before this rule, they need to tell the government, but some groups like the police and government can still use these parts.

  • S. 5482 — To impose restrictions on Federal agencies with respect to appointments, and for other purposes.
    Status:Introduced in Senate
    Words:689

    S. 5482, known as the "Federal Freeze Act," proposes restrictions on federal agencies regarding hiring and salaries. For one year after the bill's enactment, agencies cannot increase their number of employees beyond the number they had at that time, except for essential...

    Simple Explanation

    The Federal Freeze Act is a plan where for a whole year, certain parts of the government can't hire new workers or raise their pay, unless it's really important like for safety or emergencies. After two and three years, these parts must also have fewer workers, but the rules about who is important are a bit unclear.

  • H. R. 8248 — To amend title 18, United States Code, to provide penalty enhancements for committing certain offenses while in disguise, and for other purposes.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:585

    The Unmasking Antifa Act of 2024 proposes changes to title 18 of the United States Code to increase penalties for committing crimes while in disguise, such as wearing a mask. It introduces a new section in the law that could result in up to 15 years of imprisonment for anyone...

    Simple Explanation

    The Unmasking Antifa Act of 2024 is a proposed law that says if someone commits a crime while wearing a disguise, like a mask, they could go to jail for a longer time. It's like saying you get in more trouble if you try to hide who you are when you do something bad.