US HB5135 | 2015-2016 | 114th Congress
Status
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 22-0)
Status: Introduced on April 29 2016 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2016-04-29 - Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Pending: House Foreign Affairs Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on April 29 2016 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2016-04-29 - Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Pending: House Foreign Affairs Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
Suppressor Export Act This bill amends the Arms Export Control Act to provide that a regulation or related implementing policy or practice regarding registration and licensing requirements for manufacturers, exporters, or importers of designated defense articles and defense services may not prohibit the otherwise lawful export for sale or transfer of any firearm silencer or component, if: the item may be lawfully manufactured in the United States; and the importing country has a lawful public or private use market for such item and is not listed as a country prohibited from receiving arms exports.
Title
Suppressor Export Act
Sponsors
Rep. Chris Stewart [R-UT] | Rep. Tim Huelskamp [R-KS] | Rep. Ralph Abraham [R-LA] | Rep. Brian Babin [R-TX] |
Rep. Rob Bishop [R-UT] | Rep. Jason Chaffetz [R-UT] | Rep. Paul Gosar [R-AZ] | Rep. Matt Salmon [R-AZ] |
Rep. Bruce Westerman [R-AR] | Rep. Paul Cook [R-CA] | Rep. Scott DesJarlais [R-TN] | Rep. Steve King [R-IA] |
Rep. John Carter [R-TX] | Rep. Ryan Zinke [R-MT] | Rep. Chris Collins [R-NY] | Sen. Kevin Cramer [R-ND] |
Rep. Ken Buck [R-CO] | Rep. Renee Ellmers [R-NC] | Rep. Tom Emmer [R-MN] | Rep. Alexander Mooney [R-WV] |
Rep. Dan Newhouse [R-WA] | Rep. Charles Boustany [R-LA] |
History
Date | Chamber | Action |
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2016-04-29 | House | Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. |
2016-04-29 | House | Introduced in House |
Subjects
Administrative law and regulatory procedures
Firearms and explosives
International affairs
Military assistance, sales, and agreements
Trade restrictions
Firearms and explosives
International affairs
Military assistance, sales, and agreements
Trade restrictions
US Congress State Sources
Type | Source |
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Summary | https://www.congress.gov/bill/114th-congress/house-bill/5135/all-info |
Text | https://www.congress.gov/114/bills/hr5135/BILLS-114hr5135ih.pdf |