HJRES-44 : Still Just a Bill

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

Action DateTypeTextSource
2023-06-22FloorMessage on Senate action sent to the House.Senate
2023-06-22VoteFailed of passage in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 49 - 50. Record Vote Number: 171.Senate
2023-06-22FloorMeasure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR H2197-2205)Senate
2023-06-13CalendarsReceived in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 100 pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 802(f).Senate
2023-06-13FloorMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.House floor actions
2023-06-13VoteOn passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 219 - 210 (Roll no. 252). (text: CR H2835)House floor actions
2023-06-13FloorConsidered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2852-2853)House floor actions
2023-06-13FloorPOSTPONED 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.House floor actions
2023-06-13FloorThe previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.House floor actions
2023-06-13FloorDEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.J. Res. 44.House floor actions
2023-06-13FloorRule 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.House floor actions
2023-06-13FloorConsidered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 495. (consideration: CR H2835-2842)House floor actions
2023-06-12FloorRules 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.House floor actions
2023-05-17CalendarsPlaced on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 49.House floor actions
2023-05-17CommitteeReported by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 118-69.House floor actions
2023-04-19CommitteeOrdered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 23 - 15.House committee actions
2023-04-19CommitteeCommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.House committee actions
2023-03-17IntroReferralReferred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.House floor actions
2023-03-17IntroReferralIntroduced in HouseLibrary of Congress

Sponsor :

Rep. Clyde, Andrew S. [R-GA-9]
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Policy Area :

Crime and Law Enforcement
See Subjects
  • Administrative law and regulatory procedures
  • Congressional oversight
  • Department of Justice
  • Firearms and explosives

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