Firearms Owners Against Crime
Institute for Legal, Legislative and Educational Action
Institute for Legal, Legislative and Educational Action
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Title: Age 21 Act
Description: A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit the purchase of certain firearms by individuals under 21 years of age, and for other purposes.
Last Action: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Last Action Date: January 23, 2023
Title: A concurrent resolution calling on the media to engage in responsible and voluntary journalistic practices to deny mass public murderers the attention they desire and minimize any possible "media contagion effect" of irresponsible and sensationalistic reporting practices.
Description: A concurrent resolution calling on the media to engage in responsible and voluntary journalistic practices to deny mass public murderers the attention they desire and minimize any possible "media contagion effect" of irresponsible and sensationalistic reporting practices.
Last Action: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Last Action Date: July 18, 2023
Title: A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Justice and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives relating to "Factoring Criteria for Firearms With Attached 'Stabilizing Braces'".
Description: A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Justice and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives relating to "Factoring Criteria for Firearms With Attached 'Stabilizing Braces'".
Last Action: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Last Action Date: March 15, 2023
Title: Assault Weapons Ban of 2023
Description: A bill to regulate assault weapons, to ensure that the right to keep and bear arms is not unlimited, and for other purposes.
Last Action: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S55)
Last Action Date: January 23, 2023
Title: Handgun Permit to Purchase Act
Description: A bill to authorize a grant program for handgun licensing programs, and for other purposes.
Last Action: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Last Action Date: January 26, 2023
Title: AIM Act of 2023 ATF Improvement and Modernization Act of 2023
Description: A bill to remove obstacles to the ability of law enforcement officers to enforce gun safety laws, and for other purposes.
Last Action: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Last Action Date: January 26, 2023
Title: SHORT Act Stop Harassing Owners of Rifles Today Act
Description: A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to remove short-barreled rifles, short-barreled shotguns, and certain other weapons from the definition of firearms for purposes of the National Firearms Act, and for other purposes.
Last Action: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Last Action Date: January 31, 2023
Title: Crime Gun Tracing Modernization Act of 2023
Description: A bill to amend section 923 of title 18, United States Code, to require an electronic, searchable database of the importation, production, shipment, receipt, sale, or other disposition of firearms.
Last Action: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S205)
Last Action Date: February 1, 2023
Title: Constitutional Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act of 2023
Description: A bill to allow reciprocity for the carrying of certain concealed firearms.
Last Action: Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 10.
Last Action Date: February 2, 2023
Title: A resolution expressing support for the designation of June 2, 2023, as "National Gun Violence Awareness Day" and June 2023 as "National Gun Violence Awareness Month".
Description: A resolution expressing support for the designation of June 2, 2023, as "National Gun Violence Awareness Day" and June 2023 as "National Gun Violence Awareness Month".
Last Action: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S1901)
Last Action Date: June 1, 2023
Title: Extreme Risk Protection Order Expansion Act of 2023
Description: A bill to support State, Tribal, and local efforts to remove access to firearms from individuals who are a danger to themselves or others pursuant to court orders for this purpose.
Last Action: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S235)
Last Action Date: February 2, 2023
Title: Protecting Kids from Gun Marketing Act
Description: A bill to direct the Federal Trade Commission to prescribe rules prohibiting the marketing of firearms to minors, and for other purposes.
Last Action: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Last Action Date: February 2, 2023
Title: Keep Americans Safe Act
Description: A bill to regulate large capacity ammunition feeding devices.
Last Action: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Last Action Date: February 7, 2023
Title: Pistol Brace Protection Act
Description: A bill to amend the National Firearms Act to provide an exception for stabilizing braces, and for other purposes.
Last Action: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Last Action Date: February 9, 2023
Title: Hearing Protection Act
Description: A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to remove silencers from the definition of firearms, and for other purposes.
Last Action: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Last Action Date: February 14, 2023
Title: FIND Act Firearm Industry Non-Discrimination Act
Description: A bill to amend title 41, United States Code, to prohibit the Federal Government from entering into contracts with an entity that discriminates against firearm or ammunition industries, and for other purposes.
Last Action: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Last Action Date: February 15, 2023
Title: Background Check Expansion Act
Description: A bill to require a background check for every firearm sale.
Last Action: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Last Action Date: February 16, 2023
Title: ATF Transparency Act
Description: A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to require the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives to establish an administrative relief process for individuals whose applications for transfer and registration of a firearm were denied, and for other purposes.
Last Action: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Last Action Date: March 2, 2023
Title: Traveler's Gun Rights Act
Description: A bill to amend chapter 44 of title 18, United States Code, to define "State of residence" and "resident", and for other purposes.
Last Action: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Last Action Date: March 9, 2023
Title: Security to Avoid Violence in Educational Settings Act
Description: A bill to transfer funds for Energy Efficiency Improvements and Renewable Energy Improvements at Public School Facilities to the Attorney General to award grants to States to promote safety and security in schools.
Last Action: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Last Action Date: March 15, 2023
Title: A bill to create requirements relating to memorials submitted pursuant to Article V of the Constitution of the United States, and for other purposes.
Description: A bill to create requirements relating to memorials submitted pursuant to Article V of the Constitution of the United States, and for other purposes.
Last Action: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.
Last Action Date: March 15, 2023
Title: A bill to provide that no Federal funds may be used to implement, administer, or enforce the rule of the Department of Justice entitled "Factoring Criteria for Firearms with Attached 'Stabilizing Braces'".
Description: A bill to provide that no Federal funds may be used to implement, administer, or enforce the rule of the Department of Justice entitled "Factoring Criteria for Firearms with Attached 'Stabilizing Braces'".
Last Action: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Last Action Date: March 15, 2023
Title: Respect for the Second Amendment Act
Description: A bill to protect the rights of the people of the United States under the Second Amendment to the Constitution of the United States.
Last Action: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Last Action Date: March 16, 2023
Title: State Firearms Dealer Licensing Enhancement Act
Description: A bill to amend the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to provide for grants for State firearms dealer licensing programs, and for other purposes.
Last Action: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Last Action Date: March 16, 2023
Title: Tribal Firearm Access Act
Description: A bill to allow members of federally recognized Tribes to use their Tribal government identification documents in obtaining a firearm from a federally licensed firearms dealer.
Last Action: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Last Action Date: March 22, 2023
Title: Office of Gun Violence Prevention Act of 2023
Description: A bill to establish the Office of Gun Violence Prevention, and for other purposes.
Last Action: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Last Action Date: March 22, 2023
Title: Gun Violence Prevention Research Act of 2023
Description: A bill to authorize the appropriation of funds to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for conducting or supporting research on firearms safety or gun violence prevention.
Last Action: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Last Action Date: March 29, 2023
Title: Securing Our Schools Act of 2023
Description: A bill to provide for safe schools and safe communities.
Last Action: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Last Action Date: March 30, 2023
Title: School Security Enhancement Act
Description: A bill to amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to strengthen school security.
Last Action: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Last Action Date: March 30, 2023
Title: SAFE School Act Securing Aid for Every School Act
Description: A bill to establish a grant program to improve school security, including by training and hiring veterans and former law enforcement officers as school safety officers, and for other purposes.
Last Action: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Last Action Date: March 30, 2023
Title: Background Check Completion Act of 2023
Description: A bill to prohibit firearms dealers from selling a firearm prior to the completion of a background check.
Last Action: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Last Action Date: March 30, 2023
Title: Protecting Access for Hunters and Anglers Act of 2023
Description: A bill to prohibit the Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of Agriculture from prohibiting the use of lead ammunition or tackle on certain Federal land or water under the jurisdiction of the Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of Agriculture, and for other purposes.
Last Action: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Last Action Date: April 18, 2023
Title: School Shooting Safety and Preparedness Act
Description: A bill to direct the National Center for Education Statistics to produce an annual report on indicators of school crime and safety, and for other purposes.
Last Action: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Last Action Date: April 25, 2023
Title: Preventing Illegal Weapons Trafficking Act of 2023
Description: A bill to address the importation and proliferation of machinegun conversion devices.
Last Action: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Last Action Date: April 26, 2023
Title: Smart Sentencing Adjustments Act
Description: A bill to amend the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to provide incentives for States to implement policy changes to reduce prison populations, and for other purposes.
Last Action: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Last Action Date: April 27, 2023
Title: HEAR Act of 2023 Help Empower Americans to Respond Act of 2023
Description: A bill to regulate firearm silencers and firearm mufflers.
Last Action: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Last Action Date: April 27, 2023
Title: Stand Your Ground Act of 2023
Description: A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to provide an affirmative defense for certain criminal violations, and for other purposes.
Last Action: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Last Action Date: May 4, 2023
Title: Firearm Safety Act of 2023
Description: A bill to amend the Consumer Product Safety Act to remove the exclusion of pistols, revolvers, and other firearms from the definition of consumer product in order to permit the issuance of safety standards for such articles by the Consumer Product Safety Commission.
Last Action: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Last Action Date: May 4, 2023
Title: LEOSA Reform Act
Description: A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to improve the Law Enforcement Officers Safety Act of 2004 and provisions relating to the carrying of concealed weapons by law enforcement officers, and for other purposes.
Last Action: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Last Action Date: May 4, 2023
Title: Gun Owner Registration Information Protection Act
Description: A bill to prohibit Federal funding of State firearm ownership databases, and for other purposes.
Last Action: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Last Action Date: May 18, 2023
Title: Responsible Firearms Marketing Act
Description: A bill to direct the Federal Trade Commission to conduct a study and submit to Congress a report on unfair or deceptive acts or practices that may be prevalent in the advertising or marketing of firearms and to issue regulations to prohibit unfair or deceptive acts or practices related to the advertising or marketing of firearms, and for other purposes.
Last Action: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Last Action Date: May 18, 2023
Title: MASS Act Making America Safe and Secure Act of 2023
Description: A bill to provide grants to States to encourage the implementation and maintenance of firearms licensing requirements, and for other purposes.
Last Action: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Last Action Date: June 6, 2023
Title: Gun Violence Prevention Through Financial Intelligence Act
Description: A bill to require the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network to issue an advisory about how homegrown violent extremists and other perpetrators of domestic terrorism procure firearms and firearm accessories, and for other purposes.
Last Action: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
Last Action Date: June 6, 2023
Title: Keeping Gun Dealers Honest Act of 2023
Description: A bill to ensure greater accountability by licensed firearms dealers.
Last Action: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Last Action Date: June 6, 2023
Title: Veterans 2nd Amendment Protection Act of 2023
Description: A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to prohibit the Secretary of Veterans Affairs from transmitting certain information to the Department of Justice for use by the national instant criminal background check system.
Last Action: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Last Action Date: June 8, 2023
Title: Resources for Victims of Gun Violence Act of 2023
Description: A bill to establish a Federal Advisory Council to Support Victims of Gun Violence.
Last Action: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Last Action Date: June 8, 2023
Title: Federal Firearms Licensee Protection Act of 2023
Description: A bill to amend chapter 44 of title 18, United States Code, to enhance penalties for theft of a firearm from a Federal firearms licensee.
Last Action: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Last Action Date: June 8, 2023
Title: BUMP Act of 2023 Banning Unlawful Machinegun Parts Act of 2023
Description: A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit the illegal modification of firearms, and for other purposes.
Last Action: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Last Action Date: June 8, 2023
Title: Equal Access to Justice for Victims of Gun Violence Act
Description: A bill to repeal the Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act, and provide for the discoverability and admissibility of gun trace information in civil proceedings.
Last Action: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Last Action Date: June 20, 2023
Title: Fair Legal Access Grants Act
Description: A bill to amend the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to award grants for providing legal resources for petitioners seeking extreme risk protection orders, and for other purposes.
Last Action: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Last Action Date: July 10, 2023
Title: National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS) Data Integrity Act of 2023
Description: A bill to require the search and retention of certain records with respect to conducting criminal background checks, and for other purposes.
Last Action: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S3152)
Last Action Date: July 19, 2023
Title: Ghost Guns and Untraceable Firearms Act of 2023
Description: A bill to amend chapter 44 of title 18, United States Code, to ensure that all firearms are traceable, and for other purposes.
Last Action: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Last Action Date: July 27, 2023
Title: End Gun Violence Act of 2023
Description: A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit the sale or other disposition of any firearm or ammunition to any person who has been convicted of a violent misdemeanor, and for other purposes.
Last Action: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Last Action Date: September 6, 2023
Title: Jaime’s Law
Description: A bill to prevent the purchase of ammunition by prohibited purchasers.
Last Action: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Last Action Date: September 11, 2023
Title: Disarm Hate Act
Description: A bill to prevent a person who has been convicted of a misdemeanor hate crime, or received an enhanced sentence for a misdemeanor because of hate or bias in its commission, from obtaining a firearm.
Last Action: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Last Action Date: September 13, 2023
Title: Stopping the Fraudulent Sales of Firearms Act
Description: A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to make fraudulent dealings in firearms and ammunition unlawful, and for other purposes.
Last Action: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S4443)
Last Action Date: September 13, 2023