H.R. 308 · 112th Congress · 2011–2012
Large Capacity Ammunition Feeding Device Act
H.R. 308 in the 112th Congress (2011–2012) was introduced on Jan 18, 2011, sponsored by Carolyn McCarthy with 138 co-sponsors.
During the 112th Congress (2011–2012), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held the House majority and Democrats the Senate majority.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Jan 18, 2011
- Co-sponsors
- 138
- Policy area
- Crime and Law Enforcement
What it does
Large Capacity Ammunition Feeding Device Act - Amends the Brady Handgun Violence Prevention Act to prohibit: (1) the transfer or possession of a large capacity ammunition feeding device, except for its lawful possession within the United States on or before the date of this Act's enactment; and (2) the importation or bringing into the United States of such a device. Sets forth exceptions to such ban.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Carolyn McCarthy (D-NY). Co-sponsors: 138 Democrats.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJan 18, 2011
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security. (Feb 7, 2011)
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- H.R. 4223: SAFE DOSES Act
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- H.R. 6063: Child Protection Act of 2012
Committees
- Judiciary Committee
More
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