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SENATE 298118th CongressSubmitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2963; text: CR S2466)

A resolution designating July 30, 2023, as "National Whistleblower Appreciation Day".

Last Action
7/13/2023

Actions

  • 2023-02-07Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
  • 2023-02-07Introduced in Senate

CRS Summary

As of 2023-02-07 (00)

Keep Americans Safe Act

This bill establishes a new criminal offense for the import, sale, manufacture, transfer, or possession of a large capacity ammunition feeding device (LCAFD).

The bill does not prohibit certain conduct with respect to an LCAFD, including the following:

  • importation, sale, manufacture, transfer, or possession related to certain law enforcement efforts, or authorized tests or experiments;
  • importation, sale, transfer, or possession related to securing nuclear materials; and
  • possession by a retired law enforcement officer.

The bill permits continued possession of, but prohibits sale or transfer of, a grandfathered LCAFD.

Newly manufactured LCAFDs must display serial number identification and the date of manufacture.

Additionally, the bill allows a state or local government to use Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program funds to compensate individuals who surrender an LCAFD under a buy-back program.

Cosponsors (20)

  • Dianne Feinstein (D-CA)
  • Richard Blumenthal (D-CT)
  • Alex Padilla (D-CA)
  • Christopher Murphy (D-CT)
  • Edward Markey (D-MA)
  • Bob Casey (D-PA)
  • Timothy Kaine (D-VA)
  • Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI)
  • Jeff Merkley (D-OR)
  • Thomas Carper (D-DE)
  • Richard Durbin (D-IL)
  • Angus King (I-ME)
  • Christopher Coons (D-DE)
  • John Reed (D-RI)
  • Tammy Duckworth (D-IL)
  • Chris Van Hollen (D-MD)
  • Patty Murray (D-WA)
  • Jacklyn Rosen (D-NV)
  • Elizabeth Warren (D-MA)
  • Mazie Hirono (D-HI)

Subjects

  • Civil actions and liability
  • Firearms and explosives
  • Law enforcement administration and funding
  • Retail and wholesale trades
  • Trade restrictions
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