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PISTOL Act
12/30/2022, 5:47 PM
Summary of Bill HR 3823
Bill 117 hr 3823, also known as the PISTOL Act, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress. The purpose of this bill is to address the issue of gun violence by implementing stricter regulations on the sale and ownership of pistols.
The PISTOL Act includes several key provisions. First, it requires all individuals purchasing a pistol to undergo a background check to ensure they do not have a criminal record or history of mental illness that would make them ineligible to own a firearm. This is aimed at preventing guns from falling into the wrong hands.
Additionally, the bill mandates that all pistols sold in the United States be equipped with a personalized identification system, such as a fingerprint scanner or RFID technology. This would help law enforcement track and trace firearms used in crimes, making it easier to hold individuals accountable for illegal gun activity. Furthermore, the PISTOL Act includes provisions for increased funding for mental health services and programs aimed at preventing gun violence. This recognizes the importance of addressing the root causes of gun violence, such as mental illness and trauma, in order to reduce the prevalence of firearms in criminal activity. Overall, the PISTOL Act is a comprehensive piece of legislation aimed at addressing the issue of gun violence in the United States. By implementing stricter regulations on pistol sales and ownership, as well as investing in mental health services, this bill seeks to make communities safer and reduce the impact of firearms on crime rates.
The PISTOL Act includes several key provisions. First, it requires all individuals purchasing a pistol to undergo a background check to ensure they do not have a criminal record or history of mental illness that would make them ineligible to own a firearm. This is aimed at preventing guns from falling into the wrong hands.
Additionally, the bill mandates that all pistols sold in the United States be equipped with a personalized identification system, such as a fingerprint scanner or RFID technology. This would help law enforcement track and trace firearms used in crimes, making it easier to hold individuals accountable for illegal gun activity. Furthermore, the PISTOL Act includes provisions for increased funding for mental health services and programs aimed at preventing gun violence. This recognizes the importance of addressing the root causes of gun violence, such as mental illness and trauma, in order to reduce the prevalence of firearms in criminal activity. Overall, the PISTOL Act is a comprehensive piece of legislation aimed at addressing the issue of gun violence in the United States. By implementing stricter regulations on pistol sales and ownership, as well as investing in mental health services, this bill seeks to make communities safer and reduce the impact of firearms on crime rates.
Congressional Summary of HR 3823
Protecting Individual Sovereignty Through Our Laws Act or the PISTOL Act
This bill modifies the definition of rifle for purposes of the National Firearms Act to exclude from such definition a pistol equipped with a rear brace or rear attachment designed to assist the shooter in controlling the pistol. The bill also directs the Department of Justice to amend applicable regulations governing pistols to provide that the presence or absence of rear mounted braces or attachments that can assist a user in controlling the pistol shall not cause a firearm to be considered a pistol.
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Current Status of Bill HR 3823
Bill HR 3823 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 11, 2021. Bill HR 3823 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on June 11, 2021. Bill HR 3823's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security. as of November 1, 2022
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 3823
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
46Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
46Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 3823
Primary Policy Focus
TaxationAlternate Title(s) of Bill HR 3823
PISTOL Act
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to update the definition of rifles, and for other purposes.
PISTOL Act
Protecting Individual Sovereignty Through Our Laws Act
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 3823
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