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To amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit the manufacture, possession, or transfer of any part or combination of parts that is designed and functions to increase the rate of fire of a semiautomatic rifle but does not convert the semiautomatic rifle into a machinegun, and for other purposes.

USA115th CongressHR-3999| House 
| Updated: 10/19/2017
Carlos Curbelo

Carlos Curbelo

Republican Representative

Florida

Cosponsors (37)
Daniel M. Donovan (Republican)John Katko (Republican)Elise M. Stefanik (Republican)Richard M. Nolan (Democratic)Charles W. Dent (Republican)Robin L. Kelly (Democratic)Erik Paulsen (Republican)Peter T. King (Republican)Glenn Thompson (Republican)Edward R. Royce (Republican)Leonard Lance (Republican)Patrick Meehan (Republican)Brendan F. Boyle (Democratic)Christopher H. Smith (Republican)Matt Cartwright (Democratic)Fred Upton (Republican)Jacky Rosen (Democratic)Gene Green (Democratic)Ryan A. Costello (Republican)Brian J. Mast (Republican)Ami Bera (Democratic)Denny Heck (Democratic)Tulsi Gabbard (Democratic)Ruben J. Kihuen (Democratic)Diana DeGette (Democratic)Beto O'Rourke (Democratic)Dennis A. Ross (Republican)Jared Polis (Democratic)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Seth Moulton (Democratic)Ileana Ros-Lehtinen (Republican)Susan W. Brooks (Republican)Josh Gottheimer (Democratic)Ed Perlmutter (Democratic)Frank Pallone (Democratic)John K. Delaney (Democratic)Cheri Bustos (Democratic)

Crime and Federal Government Surveillance Subcommittee, Judiciary Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill amends the federal criminal code to prohibit certain conduct with respect to any part or combination of parts that is designed and functions to increase the rate of fire of a semiautomatic rifle but does not convert the semiautomatic rifle into a machine gun. Specifically, it makes it a crime to manufacture, possess, or transfer such device: (1) in or affecting interstate or foreign commerce, or (2) that has been shipped or transported in interstate or foreign commerce. An individual who knowingly violates the prohibition is subject to criminal penalties—a fine, a prison term of up to five years, or both. Additionally, the U.S. Sentencing Commission must review and amend the sentencing guidelines and policy statements to provide an enhanced penalty if the device has been: (1) used, carried, or possessed during or in relation to a crime of violence or drug trafficking crime; or (2) unlawfully smuggled into or from the United States.
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Timeline
Oct 10, 2017
Introduced in House
Oct 10, 2017
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Oct 19, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
  • October 10, 2017
    Introduced in House


  • October 10, 2017
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.


  • October 19, 2017
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.

Crime and Law Enforcement

Related Bills

  • HRES 115-920: Expressing support for the designation of June as National Gun Violence Awareness Month, and calling on Congress to address gun violence.
Criminal procedure and sentencingDrug trafficking and controlled substancesFirearms and explosivesSmuggling and traffickingTrade restrictionsU.S. Sentencing CommissionViolent crime

To amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit the manufacture, possession, or transfer of any part or combination of parts that is designed and functions to increase the rate of fire of a semiautomatic rifle but does not convert the semiautomatic rifle into a machinegun, and for other purposes.

USA115th CongressHR-3999| House 
| Updated: 10/19/2017
This bill amends the federal criminal code to prohibit certain conduct with respect to any part or combination of parts that is designed and functions to increase the rate of fire of a semiautomatic rifle but does not convert the semiautomatic rifle into a machine gun. Specifically, it makes it a crime to manufacture, possess, or transfer such device: (1) in or affecting interstate or foreign commerce, or (2) that has been shipped or transported in interstate or foreign commerce. An individual who knowingly violates the prohibition is subject to criminal penalties—a fine, a prison term of up to five years, or both. Additionally, the U.S. Sentencing Commission must review and amend the sentencing guidelines and policy statements to provide an enhanced penalty if the device has been: (1) used, carried, or possessed during or in relation to a crime of violence or drug trafficking crime; or (2) unlawfully smuggled into or from the United States.
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Timeline
Oct 10, 2017
Introduced in House
Oct 10, 2017
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Oct 19, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
  • October 10, 2017
    Introduced in House


  • October 10, 2017
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.


  • October 19, 2017
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
Carlos Curbelo

Carlos Curbelo

Republican Representative

Florida

Cosponsors (37)
Daniel M. Donovan (Republican)John Katko (Republican)Elise M. Stefanik (Republican)Richard M. Nolan (Democratic)Charles W. Dent (Republican)Robin L. Kelly (Democratic)Erik Paulsen (Republican)Peter T. King (Republican)Glenn Thompson (Republican)Edward R. Royce (Republican)Leonard Lance (Republican)Patrick Meehan (Republican)Brendan F. Boyle (Democratic)Christopher H. Smith (Republican)Matt Cartwright (Democratic)Fred Upton (Republican)Jacky Rosen (Democratic)Gene Green (Democratic)Ryan A. Costello (Republican)Brian J. Mast (Republican)Ami Bera (Democratic)Denny Heck (Democratic)Tulsi Gabbard (Democratic)Ruben J. Kihuen (Democratic)Diana DeGette (Democratic)Beto O'Rourke (Democratic)Dennis A. Ross (Republican)Jared Polis (Democratic)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Seth Moulton (Democratic)Ileana Ros-Lehtinen (Republican)Susan W. Brooks (Republican)Josh Gottheimer (Democratic)Ed Perlmutter (Democratic)Frank Pallone (Democratic)John K. Delaney (Democratic)Cheri Bustos (Democratic)

Crime and Federal Government Surveillance Subcommittee, Judiciary Committee

Crime and Law Enforcement

Related Bills

  • HRES 115-920: Expressing support for the designation of June as National Gun Violence Awareness Month, and calling on Congress to address gun violence.
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Criminal procedure and sentencingDrug trafficking and controlled substancesFirearms and explosivesSmuggling and traffickingTrade restrictionsU.S. Sentencing CommissionViolent crime