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'".

United States118th CongressHJRES-44House of Representatives
Updated: Jun 22, 2023

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.

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  1. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

    House of Representatives

  2. Message on Senate action sent to the House.

    Senate

  3. Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR H2197-2205)

    Senate

  4. Failed of passage in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 49 - 50. Record Vote Number: 171.

    Senate

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