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- H.R.5863
H.R.5863: SMART Guns Act of 2016
About This Bill
- Introduced July 14, 2016
- Latest Major Action Aug. 10, 2016
Bill Sponsor
Bill Summary
SMART Guns Act of 2016 This bill amends the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to modify requirements under the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) program. Specifically, a firearm purchased with JAG funds must, to the extent practicable, be a SMART gun. The term "SMART gun" means a firearm that includes a safety feature to prevent an unauthorized person from using such firearm.
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| Aug. 10, 2016 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
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| July 14, 2016 |
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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| July 14, 2016 |
Introduced in the House by Jerry McNerney (D-Calif.) |