Search Results: keywords:"protection of lawful commerce in arms act"

  • H. R. 8427 — To prohibit the importation, sale, manufacture, transfer, or possession of .50 caliber rifles, and for other purposes.
    Status:Introduced in House
    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...

    Simple Explanation

    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. 6753 — To amend the Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act to provide for the removal and dismissal of qualified civil liability actions.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:322

    H. R. 6753 aims to amend the Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act to allow cases involving gun manufacturers, sellers, or trade associations to be moved from state courts to federal district courts. This change would give federal district courts the authority to decide...

    Simple Explanation

    H. R. 6753 is like a rule change that lets special courts called federal courts decide if certain kinds of lawsuits about guns should go forward or be stopped, instead of state courts where they usually start. This could make it harder for people who want to take these cases to court and might make it confusing because the rules aren't very clear.