Search Results: keywords:"public safety concerns"

  • S. 89 — To reform restrictions on the importation of firearms and ammunition.
    Status:Introduced in Senate
    Words:1,378

    The bill, titled the "Sporting Firearms Access Act of 2025," aims to update the rules on importing firearms and ammunition into the United States. It changes the way the Attorney General authorizes these imports by setting clear definitions and deadlines. If the Attorney General doesn't make...

    Simple Explanation

    The bill wants to make it easier to bring certain toy-like guns and bullets into the country by making sure the rules are clear and quick. If the decision-makers don't decide in time, the toys can come in automatically!

  • S. 5153 — To amend the Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946 to modify the definition of hemp, and for other purposes.
    Status:Introduced in Senate
    Words:897

    S. 5153, known as the "Hemp Economic Mobilization Plan Act of 2024," proposes changes to the Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946 regarding hemp production in the United States. The bill aims to increase the allowable concentration of delta-9 tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) in hemp...

    Simple Explanation

    The bill wants to change the rules about a plant called hemp, letting it have a bit more of a substance called THC that helps it grow without making people feel funny. It also wants people who move hemp around to have special papers showing it’s safe and allowed.

  • S. 90 — To prohibit the use of funds by the Secretary of the Interior to finalize and implement certain travel management plans in the State of Utah.
    Status:Introduced in Senate
    Words:1,151

    S. 90, also known as the "Historic Roadways Protection Act," aims to prevent the Secretary of the Interior from using federal funds to finalize or implement new or existing travel management plans in certain areas of Utah until all specified court cases regarding road rights...

    Simple Explanation

    S. 90 is a bill that stops the government from spending money to change or create rules about driving on certain roads in Utah while some important court cases are still going on, so that these old roads can stay the same for now.

  • S. 4344 — To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the firearm transfer tax, and for other purposes.
    Status:Introduced in Senate
    Words:526

    S. 4344 aims to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 by eliminating the firearm transfer tax. This bill, known as the "Repealing Illegal Freedom and Liberty Excises Act" or the "RIFLE Act," also includes conforming amendments to ensure the repeal is reflected in other...

    Simple Explanation

    This bill wants to stop charging a special tax that people have to pay when they buy or transfer a gun. It also makes sure that this change won't mean that another group, who checks if products are safe, will start checking guns too.

  • H. R. 9388 — To prohibit the imposition of requirements that handguns have certain features generally absent from firearms in common use, and to restore the civil and natural rights of Americans in States hostile to liberty, and for other purposes.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:575

    H.R. 9388, known as the "Modern Firearm Safety Act," aims to prevent governments from enforcing laws that require handguns to have features usually not found in common firearms. These features include indicators that show if a handgun is loaded, mechanisms that prevent firing without a fully...

    Simple Explanation

    H.R. 9388 is a bill that wants to make sure people don't have to add new special safety parts to handguns that most guns don't usually have. It's like saying you don't have to put extra things on your toy if other kids' toys don't have them either.

  • H. R. 2255 — To allow Federal law enforcement officers to purchase retired service weapons, and for other purposes.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:467

    H. R. 2255 aims to create a program that allows Federal law enforcement officers to buy their retired service firearms. The program requires that purchases happen within six months after the firearm is retired and that the officer is in good standing with their agency. The...

    Simple Explanation

    The bill lets police officers buy their old work guns when they stop needing them, but there are some rules on how and when this can happen.

  • H. R. 129 — To abolish the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:146

    H. R. 129 is a bill proposed in the 119th Congress that aims to dissolve the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF). Introduced by Ms. Boebert on January 3, 2025, the bill straightforwardly calls for the abolishment of the ATF as a federal agency.

    Simple Explanation

    H. R. 129 is a plan to close down the ATF, which is a group of people that help make sure rules about alcohol, smoking, guns, and big fireworks are followed. The plan doesn't say who will do their job or what will happen to the things they're already working on.

  • H. R. 335 — To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the National Firearms Act.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:193

    H. R. 335 seeks to change the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 by eliminating the National Firearms Act. This bill was introduced in the House of Representatives on January 13, 2025, by Mr. Burlison and several co-sponsors. The bill has been assigned to the Committee on Ways and...

    Simple Explanation

    H. R. 335 is a plan introduced in Congress to take away a law that talks about special rules for some types of guns and things like silencers. Some people think this might make it easier to get these items, which could be a worry for safety.