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Preventing Illegal Weapons Trafficking Act of 2022

3/12/2024, 4:13 AM

Congressional Summary of S 4606

Preventing Illegal Weapons Trafficking Act of 2022

This bill requires federal agencies to develop a strategy to address the trafficking of firearm modification devices that are used to convert weapons into machine guns. It also requires specific reporting on these devices, and it provides for the seizure and forfeiture of proceeds relating to machinegun trafficking.

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Current Status of Bill S 4606

Bill S 4606 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since July 25, 2022. Bill S 4606 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the Senate on July 25, 2022.  Bill S 4606's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. as of July 25, 2022

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 4606

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
10
Democrat Cosponsors
10
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 4606

Primary Policy Focus

Crime and Law Enforcement

Potential Impact Areas

- Congressional oversight
- Crime prevention
- Firearms and explosives
- Government information and archives
- Smuggling and trafficking

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 4606

Preventing Illegal Weapons Trafficking Act of 2022
Preventing Illegal Weapons Trafficking Act of 2022
A bill to address the importation and proliferation of firearm modification devices.

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Sponsors and Cosponsors of S 4606

Amy Klobuchar
Amy Klobuchar
MinnesotaDemocrat
Ron Wyden
Ron Wyden
OregonDemocrat
Tina Smith
Tina Smith
MinnesotaDemocrat
Jeanne Shaheen
Jeanne Shaheen
New HampshireDemocrat
Jack Reed
Jack Reed
Rhode IslandDemocrat
Gary C. Peters
Gary C. Peters
MichiganDemocrat

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