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…
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Official title: 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'".
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Jun 22, 2023
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Jun 22, 2023
Failed of passage/not agreed to in Senate: Failed of passage in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 49 - 50. Record Vote Number: 171.
Jun 22, 2023
Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR H2197-2205)
Jun 22, 2023
Failed of passage in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 49 - 50. Record Vote Number: 171.
Jun 13, 2023
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).
Jun 13, 2023
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.
Jun 13, 2023
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.
Jun 13, 2023
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jun 13, 2023
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 219 - 210 (Roll no. 252). (text: CR H2835)
Jun 13, 2023
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2852-2853)
Jun 13, 2023
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
Jun 13, 2023
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.J. Res. 44.
Jun 13, 2023
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 495. (consideration: CR H2835-2842)
Jun 12, 2023
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.
May 17, 2023
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 49.
May 17, 2023
Reported by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 118-69.
Apr 19, 2023
Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 23 - 15.
Apr 19, 2023
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Mar 17, 2023
Introduced in House
Mar 17, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Votes taken on this bill
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| Date | Chamber | What was voted on | Result | Yes–No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 22, 2023 | Senate · vote #171 | On the Joint Resolution H.J.Res. 44 | Failed | 49–50 | See who voted → |
| Jun 13, 2023 | House · vote #252 | On Passage | Passed | 219–210 | See who voted → |
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Plain-English 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.
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De La Cruz, Monica
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Graves, Sam
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Gonzales, Tony
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Carter, John R.
Santos, George
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Simpson, Michael K.
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Aderholt, Robert B.
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Alford, Mark
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Allen, Rick W.
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Amodei, Mark E.
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Arrington, Jodey C.
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Babin, Brian
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Bacon, Don
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Balderson, Troy
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Banks, Jim
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Barr, Andy
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Bean, Aaron
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Bentz, Cliff
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Bergman, Jack
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Bice, Stephanie I.
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Biggs, Andy
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Bilirakis, Gus M.
Bishop, Dan
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Boebert, Lauren
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Bost, Mike
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Brecheen, Josh
Buck, Ken
Bucshon, Larry
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Burchett, Tim
Burgess, Michael
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Burlison, Eric
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Cammack, Kat
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Carey, Mike
Carl, Jerry
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Carter, Earl L. "Buddy"
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Cline, Ben
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Cloud, Michael
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Cole, Tom
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Comer, James
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Crane, Elijah
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Crawford, Eric A. "Rick"
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Crenshaw, Dan
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Curtis, John R.
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Davidson, Warren
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DesJarlais, Scott
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Donalds, Byron
Duarte, John
Duncan, Jeff
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Dunn, Neal P.
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Edwards, Chuck
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.J. Res. 44: 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'".. 118th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/118-HJRES-44/
"H.J. Res. 44: 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'".." 118th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/118-HJRES-44/.
H.J. Res. 44, 118th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/118-HJRES-44/.
[H.J. Res. 44: 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'".](https://openamerica.io/bill/118-HJRES-44/)