H.R. 8374 · 117th Congress · 2021–2022
Shall Not Be Infringed Act
H.R. 8374 in the 117th Congress (2021–2022) was introduced on Jul 14, 2022, sponsored by Lauren Boebert with 35 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
- Jul 14, 2022
- Co-sponsors
- 35
- Policy area
- Crime and Law Enforcement
What it does
Shall Not Be Infringed Act This bill repeals the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act, which was signed into law on June 25, 2022. The act makes various changes to federal firearms laws, including to expand background check requirements, broaden the scope of existing restrictions, and establish new criminal offenses.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Lauren Boebert (R-CO). Co-sponsors: 35 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJul 14, 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
- Homeland Security Committee
- Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
More
From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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