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H.J.Res. 44

Introduced

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'".

Introduced 3/17/2023•118th Congress•House

Latest Action

Message on Senate action sent to the House.

6/22/2023 • Senate

Summary

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.

Passed House • 6/13/2023

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Topics & Subjects

Administrative law and regulatory proceduresCongressional oversightDepartment of JusticeFirearms and explosives

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Sponsor & Cosponsors (189)

Party Breakdown

0
Democrats
189
Republicans
0
Independents

Sponsor

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

Republican • GA-9

Sponsored 3/17/2023

Cosponsors (188)

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Rep. Hudson, Richard [R-NC-9]

R-NC-9

Joined 3/17/2023

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Rep. Crenshaw, Dan [R-TX-2]

R-TX-2

Joined 3/17/2023

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Rep. Perry, Scott [R-PA-10]

R-PA-10

Joined 3/17/2023

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Rep. Biggs, Andy [R-AZ-5]

R-AZ-5

Joined 3/17/2023

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Rep. Hinson, Ashley [R-IA-2]

R-IA-2

Joined 3/17/2023

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Rep. Tiffany, Thomas P. [R-WI-7]

R-WI-7

Joined 3/17/2023

Bill Journey

Originated in the House

Introduced

March 17, 2023

Committee Review

April 19, 2023

Floor Debate

June 13, 2023

Passed Chamber

June 13, 2023

Other Chamber

June 22, 2023

President

Failed

June 22, 2023

Text Versions (4)

Engrossed in House6/13/2023
Placed on Calendar Senate6/13/2023
Reported in House5/17/2023
Introduced in House3/17/2023

Committee Reports (1)

Related Bills (2)

S.J.Res. 20

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'".

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H.Res. 495

Providing for consideration of the joint resolution (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'"; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 277) to amend chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, to provide that major rules of the executive branch shall have no force or effect unless a joint resolution of approval is enacted into law; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 288) to amend title 5, United States Code, to clarify the nature of judicial review of agency interpretations of statutory and regulatory provisions; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1615) to prohibit the use of Federal funds to ban gas stoves; and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R 1640) to prohibit the Secretary of Energy from finalizing, implementing, or enforcing the proposed rule titled "Energy Conservation Program: Energy Conservation Standards for Consumer Conventional Cooking Products", and for other purposes.

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Details

Bill TypeHJRES
Current StatusIntroduced
Cosponsors188