Us Congress 2023-2024 Regular Session

Us Congress House Bill HR916

Introduced
12/6/23  

Caption

Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 625) to regulate large capacity ammunition feeding devices.

Impact

The impact of H.R. 625, if enacted, would involve a significant shift in the regulation of ammunition feeding devices, which are often associated with mass shootings and high-casualty incidents. The bill would likely introduce restrictions on the sale, manufacture, and possession of large capacity magazines, aligning state laws more closely with the goal of reducing the lethality of firearms in civilian hands. This could affect a range of existing state laws governing firearm regulations, leading to a more uniform national standard.

Summary

House Resolution 916 pertains to the procedural consideration of H.R. 625, which aims to regulate large capacity ammunition feeding devices. The resolution outlines the rules under which the House will debate this bill, ensuring that all points of order against the consideration are waived, allowing for a more straightforward path to discussion and potential voting. This indicates a prioritization of the issue within the legislative agenda of the House, reflecting ongoing concerns about gun violence and public safety in relation to firearms.

Contention

Notable points of contention surrounding H.R. 625 include the debate over Second Amendment rights and the effectiveness of such regulations in preventing gun violence. Opponents of the bill often argue that it infringes upon individual rights and may not effectively deter criminal activity, while proponents assert that regulations on large capacity magazines could save lives by limiting the firepower of individuals during violent incidents. The outcome of this debate will likely influence broader discussions on gun control policy in the United States.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

US HR1173

Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 615) to prohibit the Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of Agriculture from prohibiting the use of lead ammunition or tackle on certain Federal land or water under the jurisdiction of the Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of Agriculture, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2925) to amend the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1993 to provide for security of tenure for use of mining claims for ancillary activities, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3195) to rescind Public Land Order 7917, to reinstate mineral leases and permits in the Superior National Forest, to ensure timely review of Mine Plans of Operations, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 764) to require the Secretary of the Interior to reissue regulations removing the gray wolf from the list of endangered and threatened wildlife under the Endangered Species Act of 1973; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3397) to require the Director of the Bureau of Land Management to withdraw a rule of the Bureau of Land Management relating to conservation and landscape health; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6285) to ratify and approve all authorizations, permits, verifications, extensions, biological opinions, incidental take statements, and any other approvals or orders issued pursuant to Federal law necessary for the establishment and administration of the Coastal Plain oil and gas leasing program, and for other purposes; and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6090) to provide for the consideration of a definition of antisemitism set forth by the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance for the enforcement of Federal antidiscrimination laws concerning education programs or activities, and for other purposes.

US SB14

Age 21 Act This bill raises the minimum age to purchase a large capacity ammunition feeding device or semiautomatic assault weapon from 18 to 21 years of age.

US HR1282

Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3018) to authorize the issuance of extreme risk protection orders.

US HR891

Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5283) to prohibit the use of Federal funds to provide housing to specified aliens on any land under the administrative jurisdiction of the Federal land management agencies; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5961) to freeze certain Iranian funds involved in the 2023 hostage deal between the United States and Iran, and for other purposes; and providing for consideration of the joint resolution (S. J. Res. 32) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection relating to "Small Business Lending Under the Equal Credit Opportunity Act (Regulation B)".

US HR1616

Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 115) to amend chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, to provide for en bloc consideration in resolutions of disapproval for "midnight rules'', and for other purposes.

US HR847

Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4664) making appropriations for financial services and general government for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2024, and for other purposes.

US HR1602

Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5349) to develop and disseminate a civic education curriculum and oral history resources regarding certain political ideologies, and for other purposes, and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 7198) to amend title 5, United States Code, to require greater transparency for Federal regulatory decisions that impact small businesses, and for other purposes.

US HR287

Providing for the consideration of S.J. Res. 18, S.J. Res 24, H.R. 1526, and H.R. 22.

US HR278

Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 185) to advance responsible policies.

US HR756

Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4394) making appropriations for energy and water development and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2024, and for other purposes, and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4364) making appropriations for the Legislative Branch for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2024, and for other purposes.

Similar Bills

No similar bills found.