H.R. 4052 · 115th Congress · 2017–2018
Keep Americans Safe Act
H.R. 4052 in the 115th Congress (2017–2018) was introduced on Oct 12, 2017, sponsored by Elizabeth H. Esty with 109 co-sponsors.
During the 115th Congress (2017–2018), Donald Trump was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Oct 12, 2017
- Co-sponsors
- 109
- Policy area
- Crime and Law Enforcement
What it does
Keep Americans Safe Act This bill amends the federal criminal code to make it a crime to knowingly transfer, possess, import, or bring into the United States a large capacity ammunition feeding device (LCAFD). It permits the continued possession of a grandfathered LCAFD.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Elizabeth H. Esty (D-CT). Co-sponsors: 109 Democrats.
Where it stands
- IntroducedOct 12, 2017
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations. (Oct 19, 2017)
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Committees
- Judiciary Committee
More
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