US HB4740 | 2019-2020 | 116th Congress
Status
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)
Status: Introduced on October 18 2019 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2019-10-21 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Commerce.
Pending: House Consumer Protection and Commerce Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on October 18 2019 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2019-10-21 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Commerce.
Pending: House Consumer Protection and Commerce Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
Requires the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), in consultation with various federal agencies, to study the use of firearms and Tasers. Specifically, with respect to both types of weapon, the CPSC must determine (1) the number of successful self-defense attempts, (2) the number of accidental discharges or misfires, (3) the types of injuries sustained, and (4) the long-term health implications for individuals who are shot or tased.
Title
TASER Access, Safety, and Effectiveness Review and Study Act TASERS Act
Sponsors
| Rep. Bobby Rush [D-IL] |
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2019-10-21 | House | Referred to the Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Commerce. |
| 2019-10-18 | House | Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. |
| 2019-10-18 | House | Introduced in House |
Subjects
Accidents
Commerce
Congressional oversight
Consumer affairs
Firearms and explosives
Government studies and investigations
Medical research
Product safety and quality
Commerce
Congressional oversight
Consumer affairs
Firearms and explosives
Government studies and investigations
Medical research
Product safety and quality
US Congress State Sources
| Type | Source |
|---|---|
| Summary | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/4740/all-info |
| Text | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr4740/BILLS-116hr4740ih.pdf |
