115-hr-3999115th Congress

To amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit the manufacture, possession, or transfer of any part or combination of parts that is designed and functions to increase the rate of fire of a semiautomatic rifle but does not convert the semiautomatic rifle into a machinegun, and for other purposes.

Sponsored By: Representative Curbelo, Carlos [R-FL-26]

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Summary

This bill amends the federal criminal code to prohibit certain conduct with respect to any part or combination of parts that is designed and functions to increase the rate of fire of a semiautomatic rifle but does not convert the semiautomatic rifle into a machine gun. Specifically, it makes it a crime to manufacture, possess, or transfer such device: (1) in or affecting interstate or foreign commerce, or (2) that has been shipped or transported in interstate or foreign commerce. An individual who knowingly violates the prohibition is subject to criminal penalties—a fine, a prison term of up to five years, or both. Additionally, the U.S. Sentencing Commission must review and amend the sentencing guidelines and policy statements to provide an enhanced penalty if the device has been: (1) used, carried, or possessed during or in relation to a crime of violence or drug trafficking crime; or (2) unlawfully smuggled into or from the United States.

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Sponsors & CoSponsors

Sponsor

Curbelo, Carlos [R-FL-26]

FL • R

Cosponsors

  • Sen. Rosen, Jacky [D-NV]

    NV • D

    Sponsored 10/10/2017

  • Rep. Moulton, Seth [D-MA-6]

    MA • D

    Sponsored 10/10/2017

  • PETER KING

    NY • R

    Sponsored 10/10/2017

  • Rep. Polis, Jared [D-CO-2]

    CO • D

    Sponsored 10/10/2017

  • Rep. Lance, Leonard [R-NJ-7]

    NJ • R

    Sponsored 10/10/2017

  • Rep. Kelly, Robin L. [D-IL-2]

    IL • D

    Sponsored 10/10/2017

  • Rep. Meehan, Patrick [R-PA-7]

    PA • R

    Sponsored 10/10/2017

  • ED ROYCE

    CA • R

    Sponsored 10/10/2017

  • Rep. O'Rourke, Beto [D-TX-16]

    TX • D

    Sponsored 10/10/2017

  • Rep. Smith, Christopher H. [R-NJ-4]

    NJ • R

    Sponsored 10/10/2017

  • Rep. Cartwright, Matt [D-PA-8]

    PA • D

    Sponsored 10/10/2017

  • Rep. Paulsen, Erik [R-MN-3]

    MN • R

    Sponsored 10/10/2017

  • Rep. Gabbard, Tulsi [D-HI-2]

    HI • D

    Sponsored 10/10/2017

  • Rep. Costello, Ryan A. [R-PA-6]

    PA • R

    Sponsored 10/10/2017

  • Rep. Kihuen, Ruben J. [D-NV-4]

    NV • D

    Sponsored 10/10/2017

  • ILEANA ROS-LEHTINEN

    FL • R

    Sponsored 10/10/2017

  • Rep. Delaney, John K. [D-MD-6]

    MD • D

    Sponsored 10/10/2017

  • Rep. Dent, Charles W. [R-PA-15]

    PA • R

    Sponsored 10/10/2017

  • GENE GREEN

    TX • D

    Sponsored 10/10/2017

  • Rep. Stefanik, Elise M. [R-NY-21]

    NY • R

    Sponsored 10/10/2017

  • Rep. Perlmutter, Ed [D-CO-7]

    CO • D

    Sponsored 10/10/2017

  • Rep. Bustos, Cheri [D-IL-17]

    IL • D

    Sponsored 10/11/2017

  • Rep. Ross, Dennis A. [R-FL-15]

    FL • R

    Sponsored 10/11/2017

  • Rep. Bera, Ami [D-CA-6]

    CA • D

    Sponsored 10/11/2017

  • Rep. Upton, Fred [R-MI-6]

    MI • R

    Sponsored 10/11/2017

  • Rep. Fitzpatrick, Brian K. [R-PA-1]

    PA • R

    Sponsored 11/13/2017

  • Rep. Gottheimer, Josh [D-NJ-5]

    NJ • D

    Sponsored 11/13/2017

  • Rep. Donovan, Daniel M., Jr. [R-NY-11]

    NY • R

    Sponsored 2/26/2018

  • RICHARD NOLAN

    MN • D

    Sponsored 2/26/2018

  • Rep. Mast, Brian J. [R-FL-21]

    FL • R

    Sponsored 2/27/2018

  • Rep. DeGette, Diana [D-CO-1]

    CO • D

    Sponsored 2/27/2018

  • Rep. Katko, John [R-NY-24]

    NY • R

    Sponsored 3/5/2018

  • Rep. Pallone, Frank [D-NJ-6]

    NJ • D

    Sponsored 3/5/2018

  • Rep. Thompson, Glenn [R-PA-15]

    PA • R

    Sponsored 3/19/2018

  • Rep. Boyle, Brendan F. [D-PA-2]

    PA • D

    Sponsored 3/19/2018

  • Rep. Brooks, Susan W. [R-IN-5]

    IN • R

    Sponsored 3/19/2018

  • Rep. Heck, Denny [D-WA-10]

    WA • D

    Sponsored 3/19/2018

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