Bills · HR 1674
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 1674Civil actions and liabilityFirearms and explosives
Keep Americans Safe Act
INTRO FEB 27· LAST ACTION FEB 27
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill addresses a contentious issue in gun control debates: the availability of high-capacity magazines. If it becomes law, it would change what types of ammunition feeding devices are legally available for purchase by the public, limiting new purchases to those holding 15 rounds or less. Supporters argue this could reduce casualties in mass shootings by requiring shooters to reload more frequently, creating opportunities for victims to escape or intervene.
Conversely, opponents believe such a ban infringes on the Second Amendment rights of law-abiding citizens and would not be effective in preventing crime, as existing magazines would remain in circulation and criminals could still obtain them illegally. The bill's outcome would significantly impact the gun industry and gun ownership practices nationwide, and its failure to pass would maintain the current status quo where magazines of any capacity are generally legal to sell and possess, depending on state and local laws.
KEY PROVISIONS
5AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Establishes a federal ban on the importation, sale, manufacture, transfer, or possession of new ammunition magazines that hold more than 15 rounds.
This provision directly limits the public's ability to acquire new high-capacity magazines, changing the landscape of gun accessory availability.
PROVISION 02
Allows individuals to keep any large capacity ammunition feeding devices they lawfully owned before the bill's enactment.
This 'grandfather' clause prevents retroactive criminalization for current owners, addressing concerns about property rights.
PROVISION 03
Exempts federal, state, local, and campus law enforcement officers, retired law enforcement, and nuclear facility security personnel from the ban.
These exemptions ensure that official and security forces can continue to utilize equipment deemed necessary for their duties.
PROVISION 04
Requires all large capacity ammunition feeding devices manufactured after the bill's enactment to bear a serial number and date of manufacture.
This provision aims to help track and identify these devices, particularly those used by exempt entities or found in illegal contexts.
PROVISION 05
Adds large capacity ammunition feeding devices to existing federal laws concerning the seizure and forfeiture of firearms and ammunition involved in unlawful acts.
This ensures that illegally obtained or used high-capacity magazines can be confiscated by law enforcement.
SPONSORSHIP
1 + 145
D· Colorado
YRS IN OFFICE
29
BILLS LED
16
COSPONSOR BREAKDOWNBIPARTISAN · 0%
DEM 145 REP 0 IND 0
ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSFEB 27
Introduced in House
FEB 27
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 1674
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedFeb 27, 2025
Last actionFeb 27, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · JUDICIARY COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED FEB 27, 2025
House BillHR 1674Civil actions and liabilityFirearms and explosives
Keep Americans Safe Act
INTRODUCED FEB 27, 2025· LAST ACTION FEB 27, 2025
PASSAGE CHANCES
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READING
7 min
COSPONSORS
145
COMPLEXITY
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