Flamethrowers? Really? Act
Sponsored By: Representative ELIOT ENGEL
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Summary
Flamethrowers? Really? Act This bill amends the federal criminal code to add flamethrowers to the list of items regulated by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives under the National Firearms Act. The bill prohibits the transfer, transportation, or possession of flamethrowers. Furthermore, current and retired law enforcement officers are prohibited from carrying the devices. The bill also provides enhanced penalties for using, carrying, or possessing a flamethrower during and in relation to a crime of violence or drug trafficking crime.
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Sponsors & CoSponsors
Sponsor
ELIOT ENGEL
NY • D
Cosponsors
Rep. Maloney, Carolyn B. [D-NY-12]
NY • D
Sponsored 11/16/2015
Rep. Hastings, Alcee L. [D-FL-20]
FL • D
Sponsored 11/16/2015
Rep. McGovern, James P. [D-MA-2]
MA • D
Sponsored 11/30/2015
Rep. Vargas, Juan [D-CA-52]
CA • D
Sponsored 2/1/2016
SAM FARR
CA • D
Sponsored 2/4/2016
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