US HB4740 | 2019-2020 | 116th Congress

Status

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)
Status: Introduced on October 18 2019 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2019-10-21 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Commerce.
Pending: House Consumer Protection and Commerce Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]

Summary

Requires the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), in consultation with various federal agencies, to study the use of firearms and Tasers. Specifically, with respect to both types of weapon, the CPSC must determine (1) the number of successful self-defense attempts, (2) the number of accidental discharges or misfires, (3) the types of injuries sustained, and (4) the long-term health implications for individuals who are shot or tased.

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Title

TASER Access, Safety, and Effectiveness Review and Study Act TASERS Act

Sponsors

Rep. Bobby Rush [D-IL]

History

DateChamberAction
2019-10-21HouseReferred to the Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Commerce.
2019-10-18HouseReferred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
2019-10-18HouseIntroduced in House

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