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Armor-Piercing Bullets Act of 2019

USA116th CongressHR-952| House 
| Updated: 3/22/2019
Eliot L. Engel

Eliot L. Engel

Democratic Representative

New York

Cosponsors (5)
Steve Cohen (Democratic)Gregory W. Meeks (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Bonnie Watson Coleman (Democratic)Alcee L. Hastings (Democratic)

Crime and Federal Government Surveillance Subcommittee, Judiciary Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Armor-Piercing Bullets Act of 2019 This bill establishes a framework for determining whether certain armor piercing ammunition is primarily intended for sporting purposes. Current law prohibits the import, manufacture, and distribution of armor piercing ammunition. However, armor piercing ammunition that is primarily intended for sporting purposes is exempt from the prohibition and may be lawfully imported, manufactured, and distributed.
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Timeline
Feb 4, 2019
Introduced in House
Feb 4, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Mar 22, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
  • February 4, 2019
    Introduced in House


  • February 4, 2019
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.


  • March 22, 2019
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.

Crime and Law Enforcement

Firearms and explosives

Armor-Piercing Bullets Act of 2019

USA116th CongressHR-952| House 
| Updated: 3/22/2019
Armor-Piercing Bullets Act of 2019 This bill establishes a framework for determining whether certain armor piercing ammunition is primarily intended for sporting purposes. Current law prohibits the import, manufacture, and distribution of armor piercing ammunition. However, armor piercing ammunition that is primarily intended for sporting purposes is exempt from the prohibition and may be lawfully imported, manufactured, and distributed.
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Timeline
Feb 4, 2019
Introduced in House
Feb 4, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Mar 22, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
  • February 4, 2019
    Introduced in House


  • February 4, 2019
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.


  • March 22, 2019
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
Eliot L. Engel

Eliot L. Engel

Democratic Representative

New York

Cosponsors (5)
Steve Cohen (Democratic)Gregory W. Meeks (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Bonnie Watson Coleman (Democratic)Alcee L. Hastings (Democratic)

Crime and Federal Government Surveillance Subcommittee, Judiciary Committee

Crime and Law Enforcement

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Firearms and explosives