HR 4951 · 114th Congress · Crime and Law Enforcement

To amend chapter 44 of title 18, United States Code, to allow the importation of certain foreign-manufactured firearms components.

Introduced 2016-04-14· Sponsored by Rep. Russell, Steve [R-OK-5]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.(2016-05-17)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] This bill amends the federal criminal code to permit the assembly of a semiautomatic rifle or shotgun that is identical to guns prohibited from importation using imported barrels, muzzle attachments, trigger groups, and triggers. Additionally, the Department of Justice shall permit the importation of frames, receivers, or barrels for firearms, excluding handguns, if the importation is for repair or replacement purposes. This bill exempts federal, state, and local governments from prohibitions on the importation of barrels for firearms.…

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