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S.J.Res. 20

Referred to Committee

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'".

Introduced 3/15/2023•118th Congress•Senate

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Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

3/15/2023 • 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.

Introduced in Senate • 3/15/2023

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Topics & Subjects

Administrative law and regulatory proceduresCongressional oversightDepartment of JusticeFirearms and explosives

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Sponsor & Cosponsors (47)

Party Breakdown

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Sponsor

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Sen. Kennedy, John [R-LA]

Republican • LA

Sponsored 3/15/2023

Cosponsors (46)

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Sen. Marshall, Roger [R-KS]

R-KS

Joined 3/15/2023

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Sen. Hagerty, Bill [R-TN]

R-TN

Joined 3/15/2023

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Sen. Cramer, Kevin [R-ND]

R-ND

Joined 3/15/2023

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Sen. Lee, Mike [R-UT]

R-UT

Joined 3/15/2023

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Sen. Cornyn, John [R-TX]

R-TX

Joined 3/15/2023

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Sen. Blackburn, Marsha [R-TN]

R-TN

Joined 3/15/2023

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Originated in the Senate

Introduced

March 15, 2023

Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

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Introduced in Senate3/15/2023

Details

Bill TypeSJRES
Current StatusReferred to Committee
Cosponsors46