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S.1588: Freedom of Commerce Act
About This Bill
- Introduced May 22, 2019
- Latest Major Action May 22, 2019
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- Introduced in Senate - May 22, 2019
Bill Summary
Freedom of Commerce Act This bill 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...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
Date | Description |
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May 22, 2019 |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
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May 22, 2019 |
Introduced in the Senate by Michael D. Crapo (R-Idaho) |