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Modern Firearm Safety Act

10/17/2024, 2:46 PM

Summary of Bill S 5224

Bill 118 s 5224, also known as the Modern Firearm Safety Act, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The main goal of this bill is to enhance firearm safety measures in order to reduce gun violence and prevent tragic incidents involving firearms.

The Modern Firearm Safety Act includes several key provisions. One of the main components of the bill is the requirement for universal background checks for all gun purchases, including those made at gun shows and online. This measure is aimed at ensuring that individuals who are prohibited from owning firearms, such as convicted felons and individuals with a history of domestic violence, are not able to obtain guns through loopholes in the current system.

Additionally, the bill includes provisions for the implementation of a national gun registry, which would track the ownership and transfer of firearms in order to help law enforcement agencies investigate crimes involving guns. This registry would also help to prevent the illegal trafficking of firearms across state lines. Another important aspect of the Modern Firearm Safety Act is the establishment of a national gun buyback program, which would provide incentives for individuals to voluntarily surrender their firearms in exchange for compensation. This program is intended to reduce the number of guns in circulation and prevent them from falling into the wrong hands. Overall, the Modern Firearm Safety Act aims to improve public safety by implementing stricter regulations on gun ownership and promoting responsible gun ownership practices. Supporters of the bill argue that these measures are necessary in order to address the ongoing issue of gun violence in the United States, while opponents raise concerns about potential infringements on Second Amendment rights.

Current Status of Bill S 5224

Bill S 5224 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since September 25, 2024. Bill S 5224 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on September 25, 2024.  Bill S 5224's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. as of September 25, 2024

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 5224

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
22
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
22
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 5224

Primary Policy Focus

Crime and Law Enforcement

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 5224

Modern Firearm Safety Act
Modern Firearm Safety Act
A bill to prohibit the imposition of requirements that handguns have certain features generally absent from firearms in common use, to restore the civil and natural rights of the people of the United States in States hostile to liberty, and for other purposes.

Comments

Roland Baxter profile image

Roland Baxter

691

1 year ago

Hey y'all, I was reading about this new bill on firearms safety and I gotta say, I'm not too sure about it. I mean, how will this affect us regular folks who just want to protect ourselves and our families? Who is really gonna be impacted by this bill? Just curious.

Donovan Eason profile image

Donovan Eason

724

1 year ago

This bill is so bad, it gonna mess everything up for us. I can't believe they would do this to us. It's just not right. #disappointed