Undetectable Firearms Act of 1988

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Explore the details of House Bill 4445 Undetectable Firearms Act of 1988 currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Crime and Law Enforcement. Stay informed on legislative developments.

3/5/2024, 5:27 PM

Congressional Summary of HR 4445

Terrorist Firearms Detection Act of 1988 - Amends the Federal criminal code to prohibit the manufacture, importation, sale, transfer, or possession of plastic firearms. Defines the term "plastic firearm" to mean any firearm: (1) containing less than 3.7 ounces of metal; or (2) of which any major component, when subjected to inspection by x-ray machines commonly used at airports, does not generate an image that accurately depicts the shape of the component.

States that no provision of this Act shall apply to conduct by or under the authority of the Federal or State governments. Provides an exemption from such prohibition for any firearm possessed in the United States before the enactment of this Act.

Requires the Secretary of the Treasury to submit biennial reports to the Congress regarding the state of the art of firearm manufacture and firearm detection technology.

Repeals such prohibition five years after the effective date of this Act.

Current Status of Bill HR 4445

Bill HR 4445 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since April 21, 1988. Bill HR 4445 was introduced during Congress 100 and was introduced to the House on April 21, 1988. Bill HR 4445's most recent activity was Became Public Law No: 100-649. as of November 10, 1988

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 4445

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 4445

Primary Policy Focus

Crime and Law Enforcement

Potential Impact Areas

Air piracyAirportsArsonAssaultAviationCourthousesExplosivesFederal installationsFederal office buildingsFederal officialsFirearmsFirearms controlForeign Trade and International FinanceForeign Trade and InvestmentsImport restrictionsImportsNarcotic trafficSecurity measuresSentences (Criminal procedure)

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 4445

Terrorist Firearms Detection Act of 1988Terrorist Firearms Detection Act of 1988Terrorist Firearms Detection Act of 1988Undetectable Firearms Act of 1988Undetectable Firearms Act of 1988Undetectable Firearms Act of 1988A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit certain firearms especially useful to terrorists.

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