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H.J.Res. 86 · 117th Congress · 2021–2022

Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of a rule submitted by the Department of Justice relating to "Definition of 'Frame or Receiver' and Identification of Firearms".

H.J.Res. 86 in the 117th Congress (2021–2022) was introduced on May 6, 2022, sponsored by Lisa C. McClain with 50 co-sponsors.

During the 117th Congress (2021–2022), Joe Biden was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.

Status
Introduced
Introduced
May 6, 2022
Co-sponsors
50
Policy area
Crime and Law Enforcement

What it does

This joint resolution nullifies a Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives rule published on April 26, 2022, concerning regulatory definitions and identification of firearms.

Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.

Sponsor

Lisa C. McClain (R-MI). Co-sponsors: 50 Republicans.

Where it stands

  • IntroducedMay 6, 2022
  • Passed the House—
  • Passed the Senate—
  • Sent to the President—
  • Became law—

Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security. (Nov 1, 2022)

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Committees

  • Judiciary Committee

More

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