US HB5863 | 2015-2016 | 114th Congress
Status
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)
Status: Introduced on July 14 2016 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2016-08-10 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
Pending: House Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, And Investigations Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on July 14 2016 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2016-08-10 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
Pending: House Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, And Investigations Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
SMART Guns Act of 2016 This bill amends the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to modify requirements under the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) program. Specifically, a firearm purchased with JAG funds must, to the extent practicable, be a SMART gun. The term "SMART gun" means a firearm that includes a safety feature to prevent an unauthorized person from using such firearm.
Title
SMART Guns Act of 2016
Sponsors
| Rep. Jerry McNerney [D-CA] |
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2016-08-10 | House | Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations. |
| 2016-07-14 | House | Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. |
| 2016-07-14 | House | Introduced in House |
Subjects
Crime and law enforcement
Firearms and explosives
Law enforcement administration and funding
Product safety and quality
Firearms and explosives
Law enforcement administration and funding
Product safety and quality
US Congress State Sources
| Type | Source |
|---|---|
| Summary | https://www.congress.gov/bill/114th-congress/house-bill/5863/all-info |
| Text | https://www.congress.gov/114/bills/hr5863/BILLS-114hr5863ih.pdf |
