HR 7016
115th Congress
House
Crime and Law Enforcement
Advanced technology and technological innovations
Advisory bodies
Congressional oversight
Firearms and explosives
Government studies and investigations
Hazardous wastes and toxic substances
Manufacturing
Metals
Smuggling and trafficking
PLASTIC Act
Introduced: October 2, 2018
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Everywhere this bill has been
3 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Nov 15, 2018
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
Oct 2, 2018
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Oct 2, 2018
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
Protect Lives and Stop the Imminent Chaos Act or the PLASTIC Act
This bill establishes new criminal offenses for making a firearm, ammunition, or component using a three-dimensional (3-D) printer, or for transferring or possessing a firearm, ammunition, or component that was made using a 3-D printer.
A violator is subject to criminal penalties—a fine, a prison term of up to 50 years, or both.
Additionally, the bill establishes a task force to address the national security and safety issues involving 3-D printer technology.
What's happening now
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
Committees of jurisdiction
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