Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 396) to regulate bump stocks in the same manner as machineguns.
Latest Action
Motion to Discharge Committee filed by Ms. Titus. Petition No: 118-14. (<a href="https: //clerk.house.gov/DischargePetition/2024070914?Page=2&CongressNum=118">Discharge petition</a> text with signatures.)
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GovScope Watchdog™
AI Government Intelligence™H.Res.1302 is a House resolution providing for the consideration of H.R.396, a bill that aims to regulate bump stocks in the same manner as machineguns. The resolution itself does not contain substantive policy language but sets the procedural framework for debating and voting on H.R.396. The latest recorded action is a motion to discharge the committee, indicating an effort to bring the bill to the floor for consideration despite committee inaction. The resolution is categorized under the policy area 'Congress' and has a status of 'Failed / Expired' as of the latest update.
This resolution sought to enable floor consideration of a bill regulating bump stocks like machineguns but did not advance to passage and is currently expired.
- H.Res.1302 is a procedural resolution to consider H.R.396 in the House of Representatives.
- H.R.396 proposes regulating bump stocks under the same legal framework as machineguns.
- The latest action was a motion to discharge the committee to bring the bill to the floor, which did not succeed before expiration.
['Legislators seeking to regulate bump stocks', 'Law enforcement agencies involved in firearm regulation enforcement', 'Advocacy groups focused on gun control or gun rights, depending on their stance on bump stock regulation']
['The resolution does not address the substantive policy details or implementation mechanisms of regulating bump stocks.', 'Procedural motions such as discharge petitions can raise questions about committee jurisdiction and legislative priorities.', 'The failure or expiration of the resolution means no immediate change in regulation occurred, potentially prolonging legal ambiguity.']
The resolution is part of the legislative process to address firearm accessory regulation, specifically bump stocks, which have been subject to debate regarding their classification under existing gun laws. The use of a discharge petition indicates some level of contention or delay in committee action. The resolution's failure or expiration reflects the challenges in advancing this issue through the House during the 118th Congress.
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['If H.R.396 had passed, it could have led to increased enforcement actions against bump stock possession and sales.', 'The procedural focus on this bill may influence future legislative strategies for firearm regulation bills.', 'The failure to advance the bill may maintain the status quo regarding bump stock regulation, affecting stakeholders on both sides of the issue.']
The resolution itself does not contain substantive policy language but is important for understanding the legislative process around H.R.396. Transparency around the use of discharge petitions is critical, as they can circumvent standard committee review. The absence of full bill text and official summary limits detailed analysis of the underlying policy. Monitoring subsequent actions or related bills is necessary to track ongoing efforts to regulate bump stocks.
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