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Knife Owners’ Protection Act of 2019

USA116th CongressHR-88| House 
| Updated: 1/25/2019
Andy Biggs

Andy Biggs

Republican Representative

Arizona

Cosponsors (7)
Paul A. Gosar (Republican)Mark Meadows (Republican)Jeff Duncan (Republican)Collin C. Peterson (Democratic)Debbie Lesko (Republican)Robert E. Latta (Republican)Randy K. Sr. Weber (Republican)

Crime and Federal Government Surveillance Subcommittee, Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade Subcommittee, Judiciary Committee, Energy and Commerce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Knife Owners' Protection Act of 2019 This bill permits an individual to transport a knife between two places (i.e., states) where knife possession, carry, or transport is legal. A knife must be securely stored during transport, unless it is an emergency knife designed to cut seat belts. The bill prohibits the arrest or detention of an individual for a knife violation unless there is probable cause to believe the individual failed to securely store the knife during transport. An individual may assert compliance with this bill as a claim or defense in any civil or criminal proceeding. This bill repeals provisions, commonly known as the Federal Switchblade Act, that prohibit the introduction of switchblade knives into interstate commerce. It also repeals the Ballistic Knife Prohibition Act of 1986, which prohibits the possession, manufacture, sale, or importation of a ballistic knife. Finally, it eliminates two criminal provisions—one that restricts the mailability of switchblade knives, and one that restricts the mailability of ballistic knives.
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Timeline
Jan 3, 2019
Introduced in House
Jan 3, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
Jan 3, 2019
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Jan 25, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Commerce.
  • January 3, 2019
    Introduced in House


  • January 3, 2019
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.


  • January 3, 2019
    Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.


  • January 25, 2019
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Commerce.

Crime and Law Enforcement

Civil actions and liabilityCriminal investigation, prosecution, interrogationCriminal procedure and sentencingDetention of personsFederal preemptionManufacturingPostal serviceRetail and wholesale tradesState and local government operationsTransportation safety and security

Knife Owners’ Protection Act of 2019

USA116th CongressHR-88| House 
| Updated: 1/25/2019
Knife Owners' Protection Act of 2019 This bill permits an individual to transport a knife between two places (i.e., states) where knife possession, carry, or transport is legal. A knife must be securely stored during transport, unless it is an emergency knife designed to cut seat belts. The bill prohibits the arrest or detention of an individual for a knife violation unless there is probable cause to believe the individual failed to securely store the knife during transport. An individual may assert compliance with this bill as a claim or defense in any civil or criminal proceeding. This bill repeals provisions, commonly known as the Federal Switchblade Act, that prohibit the introduction of switchblade knives into interstate commerce. It also repeals the Ballistic Knife Prohibition Act of 1986, which prohibits the possession, manufacture, sale, or importation of a ballistic knife. Finally, it eliminates two criminal provisions—one that restricts the mailability of switchblade knives, and one that restricts the mailability of ballistic knives.
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Timeline
Jan 3, 2019
Introduced in House
Jan 3, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
Jan 3, 2019
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Jan 25, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Commerce.
  • January 3, 2019
    Introduced in House


  • January 3, 2019
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.


  • January 3, 2019
    Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.


  • January 25, 2019
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Commerce.
Andy Biggs

Andy Biggs

Republican Representative

Arizona

Cosponsors (7)
Paul A. Gosar (Republican)Mark Meadows (Republican)Jeff Duncan (Republican)Collin C. Peterson (Democratic)Debbie Lesko (Republican)Robert E. Latta (Republican)Randy K. Sr. Weber (Republican)

Crime and Federal Government Surveillance Subcommittee, Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade Subcommittee, Judiciary Committee, Energy and Commerce Committee

Crime and Law Enforcement

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Civil actions and liabilityCriminal investigation, prosecution, interrogationCriminal procedure and sentencingDetention of personsFederal preemptionManufacturingPostal serviceRetail and wholesale tradesState and local government operationsTransportation safety and security