S 1588 · 116th Congress · Commerce

Freedom of Commerce Act

Introduced 2019-05-22· Sponsored by Sen. Crapo, Mike [R-ID]· Senate

Bill Progress

Introduced
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Committee
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Senate Vote
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House
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Enacted
Latest: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.(2019-05-22)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Freedom of Commerce Act This bill repeals provisions restricting the sale, transport, and distribution of switchblade knives. In addition, the bill prohibits all ballistic knives (i.e., knives with detachable blades that are propelled by spring-operated mechanisms) from being deposited in, carried by the mails, or delivered by any officer or employee of the U.S. Postal Service, except to certain military and governmental officials and manufacturers, under specified conditions.…

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Cosponsors (1)

1 Republican