Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that January 22, 2021, be formally acknowledged as "National Sanctity of Life Day".
- Last Action
- 2/2/2021
Actions
- 2021-03-01Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
- 2021-02-02Referred to the Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Commerce.
- 2021-01-04Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
- 2021-01-04Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
- 2021-01-04Introduced in House
- 2021-01-04Introduced in House
CRS Summary
As of 2021-01-04 (00)
Knife Owners' Protection Act of 2021
This bill permits an individual to transport a knife between two places (e.g., states) where knife possession, carry, or transport is legal. The knife must be securely stored during transport, unless it is an emergency knife designed to cut seat belts.
An individual who is transporting a knife in compliance with this bill may not be arrested or detained for a knife violation unless there is probable cause to believe the individual failed to securely store the knife during transport. An individual may assert compliance with this bill as a claim or defense in any civil or criminal proceeding.
The bill repeals provisions, commonly known as the Federal Switchblade Act, that prohibit the introduction of switchblade knives into interstate commerce. It also repeals the Ballistic Knife Prohibition Act of 1986, which prohibits the possession, manufacture, sale, or importation of a ballistic knife.
Finally, it eliminates two criminal provisions—one that restricts the mailability of switchblade knives, and one that restricts the mailability of ballistic knives.
Cosponsors (4)
- Paul Gosar (R-AZ)
- Jeff Duncan (R-SC)
- Randy Weber (R-TX)
- Lauren Boebert (R-CO)
Subjects
- Civil actions and liability
- Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
- Criminal procedure and sentencing
- Detention of persons
- Federal preemption
- Manufacturing
- Postal service
- Retail and wholesale trades
- State and local government operations
- Transportation safety and security
Sourced from Congress.gov (public domain).
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