US SB1588 | 2019-2020 | 116th Congress
Status
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 2-0)
Status: Introduced on May 22 2019 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2019-05-22 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Pending: Senate Commerce, Science, And Transportation Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on May 22 2019 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2019-05-22 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Pending: Senate Commerce, Science, And Transportation Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
Repeals provisions restricting the sale, transport, and distribution of switchblade knives. In addition, the bill prohibits all ballistic knives (i.e., knives with detachable blades that are propelled by spring-operated mechanisms) from being deposited in, carried by the mails, or delivered by any officer or employee of the U.S. Postal Service, except to certain military and governmental officials and manufacturers, under specified conditions.
Title
Freedom of Commerce Act
Sponsors
| Sen. Mike Crapo [R-ID] | Sen. James Risch [R-ID] |
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2019-05-22 | Senate | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. |
Subjects
US Congress State Sources
| Type | Source |
|---|---|
| Summary | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/senate-bill/1588/all-info |
| Text | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/s1588/BILLS-116s1588is.pdf |
