Protect American Gun Exporters Act

1/23/2024, 2:00 PM
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
Bill 118 s 3531, also known as the Protect American Gun Exporters Act, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The main purpose of this bill is to protect American gun exporters from potential legal action in foreign countries.

The bill aims to achieve this by prohibiting the enforcement of certain foreign laws that could be used to hold American gun exporters liable for the actions of third parties. This includes laws that could hold American gun exporters responsible for the criminal misuse of firearms that were legally exported from the United States.

Supporters of the bill argue that it is necessary to protect American gun exporters from unfair legal action that could harm their businesses. They also argue that the bill is important for maintaining the competitiveness of the American firearms industry in the global market. Opponents of the bill, however, argue that it could undermine efforts to prevent the illegal trafficking of firearms and could make it easier for American gun exporters to avoid accountability for their actions. They also argue that the bill could damage the reputation of the United States in the international community. Overall, the Protect American Gun Exporters Act is a controversial piece of legislation that raises important questions about the balance between protecting American businesses and preventing the illegal trafficking of firearms. It is currently being debated in Congress, and its ultimate fate remains uncertain.
Congress
118

Number
S - 3531

Introduced on
2023-12-14

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

12/14/2023

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
Bill 118 s 3531, also known as the Protect American Gun Exporters Act, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The main purpose of this bill is to protect American gun exporters from potential legal action in foreign countries.

The bill aims to achieve this by prohibiting the enforcement of certain foreign laws that could be used to hold American gun exporters liable for the actions of third parties. This includes laws that could hold American gun exporters responsible for the criminal misuse of firearms that were legally exported from the United States.

Supporters of the bill argue that it is necessary to protect American gun exporters from unfair legal action that could harm their businesses. They also argue that the bill is important for maintaining the competitiveness of the American firearms industry in the global market. Opponents of the bill, however, argue that it could undermine efforts to prevent the illegal trafficking of firearms and could make it easier for American gun exporters to avoid accountability for their actions. They also argue that the bill could damage the reputation of the United States in the international community. Overall, the Protect American Gun Exporters Act is a controversial piece of legislation that raises important questions about the balance between protecting American businesses and preventing the illegal trafficking of firearms. It is currently being debated in Congress, and its ultimate fate remains uncertain.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedA bill to prohibit actions to carry out the Department of Commerce's pause in the issuance of new export licenses for certain exports under the Commerce Control List.

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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.