House Bill 1266
116th Congress(2019-2020)
Ghost Guns Are Guns Act
Introduced
Introduced in House on Feb 14, 2019
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
1266
Congress
116
Policy Area
Crime and Law Enforcement
Crime and Law Enforcement
Primary focus of measure is criminal offenses, investigation and prosecution, procedure and sentencing; corrections and imprisonment; juvenile crime; law enforcement administration. Measures concerning terrorism may fall under Emergency Management or International Affairs policy areas.
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Ghost Guns Are Guns Act
This bill broadens the definition of "firearm" for purposes of federal firearms laws.
Specifically, it includes as a firearm any combination of parts designed and intended to be used to convert a device into a firearm and from which a firearm may be readily assembled.
February 14, 2019
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03/25/2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
02/14/2019
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
02/14/2019
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Nov 1, 2022 4:17:44 PM