Search Results: keywords:"mens rea requirement"

  • H. R. 8672 — To direct the Attorney General of the United States to submit to the Congress a report on Federal criminal offenses, and for other purposes.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:910

    The bill titled "H. R. 8672," also known as the "Count the Crimes to Cut Act of 2024," requires the U.S. Attorney General and various federal agencies to report to Congress information about federal criminal offenses. These reports must list federal criminal laws and regulations, describe...

    Simple Explanation

    The bill is like a rule saying the government needs to tell everyone about all the rules they have about crimes, and they must put this information on a website that people can see. But they must do this without getting more money, which might make it tricky to do.

  • H. R. 7834 — To improve the licensing requirements for the retail sale of firearms, and for other purposes.
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    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:4,254

    H.R. 7834, also known as the "Prevent Illegal Gun Resales Act," aims to change the rules for selling firearms by increasing licensing fees and imposing stricter regulations on gun dealers to prevent illegal sales and trafficking. The bill outlines new requirements for dealers, like providing...

    Simple Explanation

    The "Prevent Illegal Gun Resales Act" wants to make it harder for people to sell guns illegally by making it more expensive and strict to get a license to sell guns. It also wants to make sure gun sellers follow the rules carefully so they don't help people break the law with guns.