H.J.Res. 44 · 118th Congress · House

Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives relating to "Factoring Criteria for Firearms with Attached 'Stabilizing Braces'".

In Congress· Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Introduced
Mar 17, 23
Passed House
Jun 13, 23
Passed Senate
Pending
Sent to President
Pending
Signed into Law
Pending

Executive Summary

This joint resolution nullifies the rule issued by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives titled Factoring Criteria for Firearms With Attached "Stabilizing Braces" and published on January 31, 2023. The rule establishes criteria for determining whether a firearm equipped with an attached stabilizing brace that facilitates shoulder fire is a rifle subject to regulation (e.g., registration) under the National Firearms Act.

Previous Versions

07May 17, 2023

This joint resolution nullifies the rule issued by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives titled Factoring Criteria for Firearms With Attached "Stabilizing Braces" and published on January 31, 2023. The rule establishes criteria for determining whether a firearm equipped with an attached stabilizing brace that facilitates shoulder fire is a rifle subject to regulation (e.g., registration) under the National Firearms Act.

00Mar 17, 2023

This joint resolution nullifies the rule issued by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives titled Factoring Criteria for Firearms With Attached "Stabilizing Braces" and published on January 31, 2023. The rule establishes criteria for determining whether a firearm equipped with an attached stabilizing brace that facilitates shoulder fire is a rifle subject to regulation (e.g., registration) under the National Firearms Act.

Action Timeline

23
  1. JUN 22, 2023Floor

    Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent

    (consideration: CR H2197-2205)

    2197Yea
    2205Nay
    0NV
  2. JUN 22, 2023Floor

    Failed of passage/not agreed to in Senate

    Failed of passage in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 49 - 50. Record Vote Number: 171.

    49Yea
    50Nay
    0NV
  3. JUN 22, 2023Floor

    Failed of passage in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote

    49 - 50. Record Vote Number: 171.

    49Yea
    50Nay
    0NV
  4. JUN 22, 2023Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  5. JUN 13, 2023Floor

    Considered under the provisions of rule H

    Res. 495. (consideration: CR H2835-2842)

    2835Yea
    2842Nay
    0NV
  6. JUN 13, 2023Floor

    Rule provides for consideration of H.J

    Res. 44, H.R. 277, H.R. 288, H.R. 1615 and H.R. 1640. The resolution provides for consideration of H. J. Res. 44 under a closed rule with one hour of general debate and H.R. 277, H.R. 288, H.R. 1615, and H.R. 1640 under structured rules with one hour of general debate. Motion to recommit allowed on each measure. The resolution also provides that the ordering of the yeas and nays on the question of reconsideration of the vote on adoption of H. Res. 463 be considered vacated and the motion to reconsider be laid on the table.

  7. JUN 13, 2023Floor

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.J. Res. 44.

  8. JUN 13, 2023Floor

    The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.

  9. JUN 13, 2023Floor

    POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H

    J. Res. 44, the Chair put the question on passage and by voice vote, announced the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Nadler demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postoned further proceedings until a time to be announced.

  10. JUN 13, 2023Floor

    Considered as unfinished business

    (consideration: CR H2852-2853)

    2852Yea
    2853Nay
    0NV
  11. JUN 13, 2023Floor

    Passed/agreed to in House

    Roll Call #252

    On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 219 - 210 (Roll no. 252). (text: CR H2835)

    219Yea
    210Nay
    0NV
  12. JUN 13, 2023Floor

    On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays

    Roll Call #252

    219 - 210 (Roll no. 252). (text: CR H2835)

    219Yea
    210Nay
    0NV
  13. JUN 13, 2023Floor

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  14. JUN 13, 2023Calendars

    Received in the Senate

    Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 100 pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 802(f).

  15. JUN 12, 2023Floor

    Rules Committee Resolution H

    Res. 495 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.J. Res. 44, H.R. 277, H.R. 288, H.R. 1615 and H.R. 1640. The resolution provides for consideration of H. J. Res. 44 under a closed rule with one hour of general debate and H.R. 277, H.R. 288, H.R. 1615, and H.R. 1640 under structured rules with one hour of general debate. Motion to recommit allowed on each measure. The resolution also provides that the ordering of the yeas and nays on the question of reconsideration of the vote on adoption of H. Res. 463 be considered vacated and the motion to reconsider be laid on the table.

  16. MAY 17, 2023Committee

    Reported by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 118-69.

    118Yea
    69Nay
    0NV
  17. MAY 17, 2023Committee

    Reported by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 118-69.

    118Yea
    69Nay
    0NV
  18. MAY 17, 2023Calendars

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 49.

  19. APR 19, 2023Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

  20. APR 19, 2023Committee

    Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 23 - 15.

    23Yea
    15Nay
    0NV
  21. MAR 17, 2023IntroReferral

    Introduced in House

  22. MAR 17, 2023IntroReferral

    Introduced in House

  23. MAR 17, 2023IntroReferral

    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Committees

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Judiciary Committee

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Referred: May 17, 2023

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Judiciary Committee

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Referred: Apr 19, 2023

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Judiciary Committee

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Referred: Mar 17, 2023

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