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Keep Americans Safe Act

USA119th CongressS-803| Senate 
| Updated: 2/27/2025
Mazie K. Hirono

Mazie K. Hirono

Democratic Senator

Hawaii

Cosponsors (24)
Angela D. Alsobrooks (Democratic)Tammy Duckworth (Democratic)Adam B. Schiff (Democratic)Richard J. Durbin (Democratic)Edward J. Markey (Democratic)Jack Reed (Democratic)Elizabeth Warren (Democratic)Alex Padilla (Democratic)Christopher A. Coons (Democratic)Angus S. King (Independent)Amy Klobuchar (Democratic)Tim Kaine (Democratic)Sheldon Whitehouse (Democratic)Jacky Rosen (Democratic)Chris Van Hollen (Democratic)Christopher Murphy (Democratic)Martin Heinrich (Democratic)Patty Murray (Democratic)Tina Smith (Democratic)Bernard Sanders (Independent)Andy Kim (Democratic)Peter Welch (Democratic)Jeff Merkley (Democratic)Richard Blumenthal (Democratic)

Judiciary Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
The "Keep Americans Safe Act" proposes to regulate large capacity ammunition feeding devices (LCAFDs) by defining them as any magazine or similar device with an overall capacity of, or readily convertible to accept, more than 10 rounds of ammunition, excluding certain .22 caliber rimfire devices. This legislation aims to significantly restrict the availability and circulation of such devices nationwide. A central provision of the bill makes it unlawful to import, sell, manufacture, transfer, or possess LCAFDs in or affecting interstate or foreign commerce. Crucially, it includes a grandfather clause , permitting the continued possession of devices lawfully owned before the Act's enactment. Exemptions are also granted for federal, state, local, and campus law enforcement officers for official duties, nuclear facility security personnel, and retired law enforcement officers under specific conditions. Additionally, the bill mandates that all LCAFDs manufactured after its enactment must be identified with a serial number and date of manufacture . It also integrates LCAFDs into existing federal law concerning seizure, forfeiture, and penalties for violations. To facilitate compliance and reduce the number of these devices, the legislation authorizes the use of Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grants to fund voluntary buy-back programs for large capacity ammunition feeding devices.
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Bill from Previous Congress

S 116-447
Keep Americans Safe Act

Bill from Previous Congress

S 117-1108
Keep Americans Safe Act

Bill from Previous Congress

S 118-298
Keep Americans Safe Act
Feb 27, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-1674
Introduced in House
Feb 27, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Feb 27, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 116-447
    Keep Americans Safe Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 117-1108
    Keep Americans Safe Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 118-298
    Keep Americans Safe Act


  • February 27, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-1674
    Introduced in House


  • February 27, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • February 27, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

Crime and Law Enforcement

Related Bills

  • HR 119-1674: Keep Americans Safe Act
Civil actions and liabilityFirearms and explosivesLaw enforcement administration and fundingRetail and wholesale tradesTrade restrictions

Keep Americans Safe Act

USA119th CongressS-803| Senate 
| Updated: 2/27/2025
The "Keep Americans Safe Act" proposes to regulate large capacity ammunition feeding devices (LCAFDs) by defining them as any magazine or similar device with an overall capacity of, or readily convertible to accept, more than 10 rounds of ammunition, excluding certain .22 caliber rimfire devices. This legislation aims to significantly restrict the availability and circulation of such devices nationwide. A central provision of the bill makes it unlawful to import, sell, manufacture, transfer, or possess LCAFDs in or affecting interstate or foreign commerce. Crucially, it includes a grandfather clause , permitting the continued possession of devices lawfully owned before the Act's enactment. Exemptions are also granted for federal, state, local, and campus law enforcement officers for official duties, nuclear facility security personnel, and retired law enforcement officers under specific conditions. Additionally, the bill mandates that all LCAFDs manufactured after its enactment must be identified with a serial number and date of manufacture . It also integrates LCAFDs into existing federal law concerning seizure, forfeiture, and penalties for violations. To facilitate compliance and reduce the number of these devices, the legislation authorizes the use of Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grants to fund voluntary buy-back programs for large capacity ammunition feeding devices.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

S 116-447
Keep Americans Safe Act

Bill from Previous Congress

S 117-1108
Keep Americans Safe Act

Bill from Previous Congress

S 118-298
Keep Americans Safe Act
Feb 27, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-1674
Introduced in House
Feb 27, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Feb 27, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 116-447
    Keep Americans Safe Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 117-1108
    Keep Americans Safe Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 118-298
    Keep Americans Safe Act


  • February 27, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-1674
    Introduced in House


  • February 27, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • February 27, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Mazie K. Hirono

Mazie K. Hirono

Democratic Senator

Hawaii

Cosponsors (24)
Angela D. Alsobrooks (Democratic)Tammy Duckworth (Democratic)Adam B. Schiff (Democratic)Richard J. Durbin (Democratic)Edward J. Markey (Democratic)Jack Reed (Democratic)Elizabeth Warren (Democratic)Alex Padilla (Democratic)Christopher A. Coons (Democratic)Angus S. King (Independent)Amy Klobuchar (Democratic)Tim Kaine (Democratic)Sheldon Whitehouse (Democratic)Jacky Rosen (Democratic)Chris Van Hollen (Democratic)Christopher Murphy (Democratic)Martin Heinrich (Democratic)Patty Murray (Democratic)Tina Smith (Democratic)Bernard Sanders (Independent)Andy Kim (Democratic)Peter Welch (Democratic)Jeff Merkley (Democratic)Richard Blumenthal (Democratic)

Judiciary Committee

Crime and Law Enforcement

Related Bills

  • HR 119-1674: Keep Americans Safe Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Civil actions and liabilityFirearms and explosivesLaw enforcement administration and fundingRetail and wholesale tradesTrade restrictions