H.J.Res. 44: Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives relating to "Factoring Criteria for Firearms with Attached 'Stabilizing Braces'".

118th Congress · Sponsored from Georgia · In progress

What this bill does

This joint resolution nullifies the rule issued by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives titled Factoring Criteria for Firearms With Attached "Stabilizing Braces" and published on January 31, 2023. The rule establishes criteria for determining whether a firearm equipped with an attached stabilizing brace that facilitates shoulder fire is a rifle subject to regulation (e.g., registration) under the National Firearms Act.

Key facts

• Status In progress
• Introduced 2023-03-17
• Policy area Crime and Law Enforcement
• Cosponsors 188
• Latest action Message on Senate action sent to the House.

Sponsor

Rep. Clyde, Andrew S. [R-GA-9]

Lead sponsor · Georgia

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Who funds the sponsor?

Rep. Clyde, Andrew S. [R-GA-9] introduced H.J.Res. 44. On Voterly you can see their top campaign donors from public Federal Election Commission records — individuals, PACs, and industry groups (follow the money) — and compare that with how they vote.

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