2022: Fitzpatrick Effectively Voted Against The Bipartisan Gun
Violence Package. In June 2022, according to Congressional Quarterly,
Fitzpatrick voted against the "adoption of the rule (H Res 1204) that
would provide for House floor consideration of [...] the Senate
amendments to the House amendment to the bipartisan gun violence package
(S 2938)." The vote was on the adoption of the rule. The House adopted
the rule by a vote of 217-203. [House Vote 298,
6/24/22; Congressional
Quarterly, 6/24/22;
Congressional Actions, S.
2983;
Congressional Actions, H.Res.
1204]
2022: Fitzpatrick Effectively Voted Against The Bipartisan Gun
Violence Package. In June 2022, according to Congressional Quarterly,
Fitzpatrick voted against the "motion to order the previous question
(thus ending debate and possibility of amendment) on the rule (H Res
1204) that would provide for House floor consideration of [...] the
Senate amendments to the House amendment to the bipartisan gun violence
package (S 2938)." The vote was on a motion to order the previous
question. The House agreed to the motion by a vote of 218-204. [House
Vote 297, 6/24/22;
Congressional Quarterly,
6/24/22; Congressional Actions,
S.
2983;
Congressional Actions, H.Res.
1204]
2022: Fitzpatrick Effectively Voted Against The Protecting Our Kids
Act, Which Would Modify Federal Firearm Laws And Regulations. In June
2022, according to Congressional Quarterly, Fitzpatrick voted for the
"Hudson, R-N.C., motion to recommit the bill to the House Judiciary
Committee." The vote was on a motion to recommit. The House rejected the
motion by a vote of 198-228. [House Vote 244,
6/8/22; Congressional
Quarterly, 6/8/22;
Congressional Actions, H.R.
7910]
The Bill Would Increase The Legal Age To Purchase Certain
Semiautomatic Weapons From 18 To 21 Years Of Age, Create New Federal
Offenses For Firearm Trafficking And For Selling Large-Capacity
Magazines, And Permit Localities To Run Buy-Back Programs For
Large-Capacity Magazines. According to CNN, "The measure would
raise the legal age to buy certain semiautomatic centerfire rifles
from 18 to 21 years old, establish new federal offenses for gun
trafficking and for selling large-capacity magazines, and allow
local governments to compensate individuals who surrender such
magazines through a buyback program." [CNN,
6/9/22]
The Bill Was In Response To The Mass Shootings In Texas And New
York, Which Killed A Total Of 31 People, Including 19 Children.
According to the Associated Press, "A House panel advanced
legislation Thursday that would raise the age limit for purchasing a
semi-automatic rifle from 18 to 21 as Democrats moved quickly to put
their stamp on gun legislation in response to mass shootings in
Texas and New York by assailants who used such weapons to kill 31
people, including 19 children." [Associated Press,
6/2/22]
2022: Fitzpatrick Effectively Voted Against The Protecting Our Kids
Act, Which Would Modify Federal Firearm Laws And Regulations. In June
2022, according to Congressional Quarterly, Fitzpatrick voted against
the adoption of the rule "(H Res 1153) that would provide for House
floor consideration of two bills (HR 7910 and HR 2377) related to
restricting access to firearms." The vote was on the adoption of the
rule. The House adopted the rule by a vote of 218-205. [House Vote 236,
6/8/22; Congressional
Quarterly, 6/8/22;
Congressional Actions, H.R.
7910;
Congressional Actions, H.Res.
1153]
2022: Fitzpatrick Effectively Voted Against The Protecting Our Kids
Act, Which Would Modify Federal Firearm Laws And Regulations. In June
2022, according to Congressional Quarterly, Fitzpatrick voted against
the "motion to order the previous question on the rule (H Res 1153) that
would provide for House floor consideration of two bills (HR 7910 and HR
2377) related to restricting access to firearms." The vote was on a
motion to order the previous question. The House agreed to the motion by
a vote of 217-205. [House Vote 235,
6/8/22; Congressional
Quarterly, 6/8/22;
Congressional Actions, H.R.
7910;
Congressional Actions, H.Res.
1153]
2022: Fitzpatrick Voted For The Bipartisan Gun Violence Package, Which
Provided Over $4.6 Billion Through FY 2026 To Address Gun Violence And
Mental Health, Expand School-Based Mental Health Services, And Enact
Several Gun Restrictions. In June 2022, according to Congressional
Quarterly, Fitzpatrick voted to concur in the Senate amendments to the
House amendment on the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act, which would
"provide over $4.6 billion in emergency funding through fiscal 2026 to
address gun violence and mental health, and tighten restrictions on
firearm purchases. Within total appropriations, the bill would provide
$2.1 billion for Education Department support for school-based mental
health services and student engagement activities and $990 million for
Health and Human Service Department mental health programs, including
$50 million for grants to states to implement or expand school-based
health programs under Medicaid and the Children's Health Insurance
Program." The vote was on a motion to concur. The House concurred with
the Senate by a vote of 234-193, thus the bill was sent to the President
and became law. [House Vote 299,
6/24/22; Congressional
Quarterly, 6/24/22;
Congressional Actions, S.
2983]
The Bill Required The Centers For Medicare And Medicaid Services
To Provide Guidance To States On Increasing Telehealth Access,
Including Services For Mental Health. According to Congressional
Quarterly, "It would require the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid
Services to provide guidance to states on increasing access to
telehealth care, including mental health services, under Medicare
and CHIP." [Congressional Quarterly,
6/24/22]
The Bill Expanded A Medicaid Community Behavioral Health Clinic
Demonstration Program, Permitting Up To 10 New States To Join The
Program Every Two Years. According to Congressional Quarterly, "It
would expand a Medicaid community behavioral health clinic
demonstration program, allowing up to 10 new states to opt into the
program every two years." [Congressional Quarterly,
6/24/22]
The Bill Reauthorized The Pediatric Mental Health Care Access
Grant Program For Five Years And Authorized "Teleconsults" For
Emergency Departments And Schools Under The Grant Program.
According to Congressional Quarterly, "It would reauthorize the
Pediatric Mental Health Care Access grant program for five years and
authorize teleconsults for emergency departments and schools under
the program." [Congressional Quarterly,
6/24/22]
The Bill Directed Homeland Security To Publish A "Federal
Clearinghouse For Evidence-Based Practices And Recommendations To
Improve School Safety." According to Congressional Quarterly, "It
would require the Homeland Security Department, in consultation with
the Education, Justice and Health and Human Services departments, to
establish and publish online a federal clearinghouse for
evidence-based practices and recommendations to improve school
safety." [Congressional Quarterly,
6/24/22]
The Bill Prohibited The Use Of Education Grants To Train Staff How
To Use Dangerous Weapons. According to Congressional Quarterly,
"It would prohibit the use of certain existing Education Department
school grants to provide or train staff in the use of dangerous
weapons." [Congressional Quarterly,
6/24/22]
To Offset The Spending, The Bill Extended A Moratorium Delaying
The Enactment Of A Rule "Eliminating Anti-Kickback Statute Safe
Harbor Protection For Prescription Drug Rebates" Until
January2027. According to Congressional Quarterly, "As an offset,
the bill would extend for one year, until Jan. 1, 2027, a moratorium
delaying implementation of a rule eliminating anti-kickback statute
safe harbor protection for prescription drug rebates."
[Congressional Quarterly,
6/24/22]
The Bill Increased Available Funds For The Medicare Improvement
Fund To $7.5 Billion. According to Congressional Quarterly, "It
would increase funding available for the Medicare Improvement Fund
from $5 million to $7.5 billion." [Congressional Quarterly,
6/24/22]
The Bill Was Passed One Month After The Uvalde, Texas Mass
Shooting, Which Killed 19 Children And Two Teachers, And The
Buffalo, New York Racist Mass Shooting, Which Killed 10 People At A
Grocery Store. According to Politico, "The package, negotiated by
Sens. Chris Murphy (D-Conn.), John Cornyn (R-Texas), Kyrsten Sinema
(D-Ariz.) and Thom Tillis (R-N.C.), comes about one month after a
gunman killed 19 children and two teachers in Uvalde, Texas. The
Texas school shooting occurred roughly one week after a racist mass
shooter killed 10 people at a grocery store in Buffalo, N.Y."
[Politico,
6/23/22]
The Bill Included Funds For School Security And Mental Health
Services, Including State Funding To Invest In Community Behavioral
Health Clinics And School Mental Health Programs. According to
Politico, "Finally, the bill includes new spending for school
security and mental health treatment. The mental health component of
the package, led by Sens. Debbie Stabenow (D-Mich.) and Roy Blunt
(R-Mo.), provides new funding for states to invest in community
behavioral health clinics, as well as school mental health programs.
That portion is estimated to cost roughly $8.5 billion, more than
half of the package's proposed price tag." [Politico,
6/23/22]
2022: Fitzpatrick Voted To Ban The Import, Sale, Manufacture, Transfer
And Possession Of Semi-Automatic Assault Weapons And Large Capacity
Ammunition Feeding Devices. In July 2022, according to Congressional
Quarterly, Fitzpatrick voted for the Assault Weapons Ban of 2022, which
would "prohibit the import, sale, manufacture, transfer and possession
of semiautomatic assault weapons and large capacity ammunition feeding
devices." The vote was on passage. The House passed the bill by a vote
217-213, thus the bill was sent to the Senate. The Senate did not take
substantive action on the bill. [House Vote 410,
7/29/22; Congressional
Quarterly, 7/29/22;
Congressional Actions, H.R.
1808]
The Bill's Assault Weapons Ban Would Not Apply To Weapons That
Were Already Lawfully Possessed On The Day Of Enactment, Including
Manually Operated Firearms, Permanently Non-Functioning Firearms,
Antique Firearms, And Certain Firearms Possessed By Law Enforcement
Officials. According to Congressional Quarterly, "It would specify
that the prohibition does not apply to weapons otherwise lawfully
possessed on the date of enactment, most manually operated firearms,
permanently inoperable firearms, antique firearms and certain
possession by federal, state, local or campus law enforcement
officials." [Congressional Quarterly,
7/29/22]
The Bill Would Require Assault Weapons And Large Capacity
Ammunition Feeding Devices To Be Engraved With Serial Numbers,
Including The Date Of Manufacture. According to Congressional
Quarterly, "It would require serial numbers for any such weapons and
devices manufactured after the bill's enactment to include the date
of manufacture clearly engraved or cast by the manufacturer."
[Congressional Quarterly,
7/29/22]
The Bill Would Prohibit Any Current Assault Weapon Owner Who Is
Not A Licensed Dealer Or Manufacturer From Transferring Such Weapons
To Another Unlicensed Person Or Storing The Weapons In An Area That
A Restricted Person Would Have Access To. According to
Congressional Quarterly, "It would prohibit any existing owner of
semiautomatic assault weapons who is not a licensed importer,
manufacturer or dealer, from transferring such weapons directly to
another unlicensed individual or storing them where they would be
accessible to an individual prohibited from possessing a firearm."
[Congressional Quarterly,
7/29/22]
The Bill Would Extend An Existing Law That Allows The Seizure And
Forfeiture Of Firearms And Ammunition Used Or Intended To Be Used In
An Illegal Act To Include Large Capacity Ammunition Feeding
Devices. According to Congressional Quarterly, "It would extend
existing law providing for the seizure and forfeiture of firearms
and ammunition that are used or intended to be used in a crime to
include large capacity ammunition feeding devices." [Congressional
Quarterly, 7/29/22]
The Bill Would Permit The Usage Of Certain Law Enforcement Grants
For State And Tribal Buy-Back Programs For Assault Weapons And
Devices Prohibited By The bill. According to Congressional
Quarterly, "It would allow law enforcement grants under the Byrne
JAG program to be used for state and tribal buy-back programs for
weapons and devices banned by the bill." [Congressional Quarterly,
7/29/22]
The Bill Would Require The Attorney General To Establish A Public
Record Of The Make And Model Of Assault Weapons Used In Crimes,
Including The Circumstances Of The Event And The Criminal
Proceedings Outcome. According to Congressional Quarterly, "It
would require the Office of the Attorney General to establish and
maintain a public record of the make and model of any semiautomatic
assault weapons used in relation to a crime, including the
circumstances of the crime and the outcome of any relevant criminal
proceedings." [Congressional Quarterly,
7/29/22]
2022: Fitzpatrick Effectively Voted Against Banning The Import, Sale,
Manufacture, Transfer And Possession Of Semi-Automatic Assault Weapons
And Large Capacity Ammunition Feeding Devices. In July 2022, according
to Congressional Quarterly, Fitzpatrick voted for the "motion to
recommit the bill to the House Judiciary Committee." The vote was on a
motion to recommit. The House rejected the motion by a vote 207-220,
thus the House voted on passage subsequently. [House Vote 409,
7/29/22; Congressional
Quarterly, 7/29/22;
Congressional Actions, H.R.
1808]
2022: Fitzpatrick Effectively Voted Against Banning The Import, Sale,
Manufacture, Transfer And Possession Of Semi-Automatic Assault Weapons
And Large Capacity Ammunition Feeding Devices. In July 2022, according
to Congressional Quarterly, Fitzpatrick voted against the "adoption of
the rule (H Res 1302) that would provide for consideration of the
Assault Weapons Ban (HR 1808). It would provide for one hour of debate
on the bill. It would provide for automatic adoption of a Nadler,
D-N.Y., manager's amendment that would specify that the bill's
definition of 'semiautomatic assault weapon' would include firearms
designed or redesigned with stabilizing braces to allow them to be fired
from the shoulder; remove the Ruger 77/22 bolt-action rifle from a list
of firearms exempted from the bill's prohibition; and make technical
and clarifying changes." The vote was on the adoption of the rule. The
House adopted the rule by a vote 217-211. [House Vote 408,
7/29/22; Congressional
Quarterly, 7/29/22;
Congressional Actions, H.Res.
1302;
Congressional Actions, H.R.
1808]
2022: Fitzpatrick Effectively Voted Against Banning The Import, Sale,
Manufacture, Transfer And Possession Of Semi-Automatic Assault Weapons
And Large Capacity Ammunition Feeding Devices. In July 2022, according
to Congressional Quarterly, Fitzpatrick voted against the "motion to
order the previous question (thus ending debate and possibility of
amendment) on the rule (H Res 1302) that would provide for consideration
of the Assault Weapons Ban (HR 1808). It would provide for one hour of
debate on the bill. It would provide for automatic adoption of a Nadler,
D-N.Y., manager's amendment that would specify that the bill's
definition of 'semiautomatic assault weapon' would include firearms
designed or redesigned with stabilizing braces to allow them to be fired
from the shoulder; remove the Ruger 77/22 bolt-action rifle from a list
of firearms exempted from the bill's prohibition; and make technical
and clarifying changes." The vote was on a motion to order the previous
question. The House agreed to the motion by a vote 215-205. [House Vote
407, 7/29/22;
Congressional Quarterly,
7/29/22; Congressional Actions,
H.Res.
1302;
Congressional Actions, H.R.
1808]
2022: Fitzpatrick Voted To Require The National Instant Criminal
Background Check System To Check Juvenile Criminal And Mental Health
Records For Gun Buyers Under 21 Years Of Age And Consider Crimes
Committed Or Mental Illness Adjudication At 16 Years Or Older As
Disqualifications. In June 2022, according to Congressional Quarterly,
Fitzpatrick voted to concur in the Senate amendments to the House
amendment on the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act, which would "expand
background check requirements by requiring the National Instant Criminal
Background Check System to check juvenile criminal and mental health
adjudication records for gun purchasers under 21 years of age and apply
the existing criteria for disqualification based on crimes committed as
a juvenile or adjudication of mental illness at 16 years or older." The
vote was on a motion to concur. The House concurred with the Senate by a
vote of 234-193, thus the bill was sent to the President and became law.
[House Vote 299,
6/24/22; Congressional
Quarterly, 6/24/22;
Congressional Actions, S.
2983]
2022: Fitzpatrick Voted For The Protecting Our Kids Act, Which Would
Require The Justice Department To Annually Report On The Demographic
Data Of Individuals Who Were Ineligible To Buy A Firearm Based On A
Federal Background Check During The Previous Year. In June 2022,
according to Congressional Quarterly, Fitzpatrick voted for the
Protecting Our Kids Act, which would "require the Justice Department to
submit to Congress an annual report including the demographic data of
individuals who were determined to be ineligible to purchase a firearm
based on a background check performed by the National Instant Criminal
Background Check System during the previous year." The vote was on
passage. The House passed the bill by a vote of 223-204, thus the bill
was sent to the Senate. [House Vote 245,
6/8/22; Congressional
Quarterly, 6/8/22;
Congressional Actions, H.R.
7910]
2022: Fitzpatrick Voted To Require The Department Of Justice To Submit
An Annual Report Including The Demographic Data Of Individuals Who Were
Ineligible To Buy A Firearm Based On A Federal Background Check During
The Previous Year. In June 2022, according to Congressional Quarterly,
Fitzpatrick voted to retain "Title VII of the bill. Title VII would
require the Justice Department to submit to Congress an annual report
including the demographic data of individuals who were determined to be
ineligible to purchase a firearm based on a background check performed
by the National Instant Criminal Background Check System during the
previous year, including race, ethnicity, national origin, sex, gender,
age, disability, average annual income and English language proficiency,
if available." The vote was on a motion to retain the provision. The
House retained the provision by a vote of 380-47. [House Vote 243,
6/8/22; Congressional
Quarterly, 6/8/22;
Congressional Actions, H.R.
7910]
2022: Fitzpatrick Voted To Close The "Boyfriend Loophole," Which Would
Apply Gun Ownership Restrictions For Individuals Convicted Of Domestic
Violence, Including Violence Against A Current Or Former Dating
Partner. In June 2022, according to Congressional Quarterly,
Fitzpatrick voted to concur in the Senate amendments to the House
amendment on the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act, which would "close
the 'boyfriend loophole' by applying restrictions on gun ownership for
individuals convicted of domestic violence to include violence against a
current or former dating partner." The vote was on a motion to concur.
The House concurred with the Senate by a vote of 234-193, thus the bill
was sent to the President and became law. [House Vote 299,
6/24/22; Congressional
Quarterly, 6/24/22;
Congressional Actions, S.
2983]
2022: Fitzpatrick Voted For The Protecting Our Kids Act, Which Would
Authorize The Bureau Of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms And Explosives To
Regulate Bump Stocks. In June 2022, according to Congressional
Quarterly, Fitzpatrick voted for the Protecting Our Kids Act, which
would "authorize the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives
to regulate bump stocks, which are devices intended to increase the rate
of fire of a semiautomatic weapon in the same manner as a machine gun."
The vote was on passage. The House passed the bill by a vote of 223-204,
thus the bill was sent to the Senate. [House Vote 245,
6/8/22; Congressional
Quarterly, 6/8/22;
Congressional Actions, H.R.
7910]
2022: Fitzpatrick Voted To Authorize The Bureau Of Alcohol, Tobacco,
Firearms And Explosives To Regulate Bump Stocks. In June 2022,
according to Congressional Quarterly, Fitzpatrick voted to retain "Title
V of the bill, which incorporates provisions of the Closing the Bump
Stock Loophole Act (HR 5427). Title V would authorize the Bureau of
Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives to regulate bump stocks,
defined as any device, part or modification designed to increase the
rate of fire of a semiautomatic weapon in the same manner as a machine
gun." The vote was on a motion to retain the provision. The House
retained the provision by a vote of 233-194. [House Vote 241,
6/8/22; Congressional
Quarterly, 6/8/22;
Congressional Actions, H.R.
7910]
2022: Fitzpatrick Voted To Require All Individuals Who Sell Firearms
To "Predominantly Earn A Profit" To Register To Become Federally
Licensed Firearm Dealers. In June 2022, according to Congressional
Quarterly, Fitzpatrick voted to concur in the Senate amendments to the
House amendment on the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act, which would
"narrow the definition of a federally licensed firearm dealer to require
registration by all individuals who sell firearms to predominately earn
a profit to register." The vote was on a motion to concur. The House
concurred with the Senate by a vote of 234-193, thus the bill was sent
to the President and became law. [House Vote 299,
6/24/22; Congressional
Quarterly, 6/24/22;
Congressional Actions, S.
2983]
The Bill Clarified Registration Requirements For Commercial
Firearm Dealers Who Sell To "Predominantly" Make A Profit.
According to Politico, "Plus, the legislation would make purchasing
a firearm on behalf of an individual who is prohibited from doing so
a federal crime and would clarify registration requirements for
commercial firearms dealers who exist 'predominantly' for profit."
[Politico,
6/23/22]
The Bill Aimed To Address The Issue Of Individuals Who Sell Guns
As Their Primary Source Of Income Evading Registration As Federally
Licensed Firearm Dealers, Who Are Required To Conduct Background
Checks. According to CNN, "The bill goes after individuals who
sell guns as primary sources of income but have previously evaded
registering as Federally Licensed Firearm Dealers. This is
significant because federally licensed dealers are required to
administer background checks before they sell a gun to someone."
[CNN,
6/24/22]
2022: Fitzpatrick Voted For The Protecting Our Kids Act, Which Would
Prohibit The Storage Of A Firearm In A Place Where A Minor Or Ineligible
Resident Is Likely To Access The Firearm Without Permission, Unless The
Gun Secured In A Storage Or Safety Device In A Secure Location. In
June 2022, according to Congressional Quarterly, Fitzpatrick voted for
the Protecting Our Kids Act, which would "prohibit the storage of a
firearm in a private residence where a minor is likely to access it
without permission or where a resident of the household is ineligible to
possess a firearm, unless the weapon is secured with a gun storage or
safety device, in a reasonably secure location or on the person of the
owner." The vote was on passage. The House passed the bill by a vote of
223-204, thus the bill was sent to the Senate. [House Vote 245,
6/8/22; Congressional
Quarterly, 6/8/22;
Congressional Actions, H.R.
7910]
2022: Fitzpatrick Voted For The Protecting Our Kids Act, Which Would
Authorize $10 Million Annually Through FY 2033 For Grants To State And
Tribal Programs To Provide Safe Firearm Storage Devices To Their
Communities. In June 2022, according to Congressional Quarterly,
Fitzpatrick voted for the Protecting Our Kids Act, which would
"authorize $10 million annually through fiscal 2033 for Justice
Department grants for state and tribal programs to distribute safe
firearm storage devices to the public." The vote was on passage. The
House passed the bill by a vote of 223-204, thus the bill was sent to
the Senate. [House Vote 245,
6/8/22; Congressional
Quarterly, 6/8/22;
Congressional Actions, H.R.
7910]
2022: Fitzpatrick Voted For The Protecting Our Kids Act, Which Would
Require The Justice Department To Publish Safe Firearm Storage Best
Practices And Require Gun Manufacturers To Provide Such Best Practices
In Weapon Packaging. In June 2022, according to Congressional
Quarterly, Fitzpatrick voted for the Protecting Our Kids Act, which
would "require the department to publish best practices for safe firearm
storage and gun manufacturers to include such information on weapon
packaging." The vote was on passage. The House passed the bill by a vote
of 223-204, thus the bill was sent to the Senate. [House Vote 245,
6/8/22; Congressional
Quarterly, 6/8/22;
Congressional Actions, H.R.
7910]
2022: Fitzpatrick Voted To Establish A Federal Criminal Offense For
Storing A Firearm In A Place Where A Minor Or An Ineligible Individual
Were To Access A Firearm Without Permission. In June 2022, according
to Congressional Quarterly, Fitzpatrick voted to retain "Title IV of the
bill, which incorporates provisions of Ethan's Law (HR 748), the Safe
Guns, Safe Kids Act (HR 6370) and the Kimberly Vaughan Firearm Safe
Storage Act (HR 130). Title IV would make it a federal criminal offense
to store a firearm in a private residence where a minor is likely to
access it without permission or where a resident of the household is
ineligible to possess a firearm, unless the weapon is secured with a gun
storage or safety device, in a reasonably secure location or on the
person of the owner. It would establish a $500 fine for violations of
the prohibition, with an additional penalty of up to five years in
prison if a minor or ineligible person obtains the weapon and injures
themself or others." The vote was on a motion to retain the provision.
The House retained the provision by a vote of 220-205. [House Vote 240,
6/8/22; Congressional
Quarterly, 6/8/22;
Congressional Actions, H.R.
7910]
Title IV Would Establish A Justice Department Grant Program To
Help States And Tribes Enact Legislation Similar To The Firearm
Storage Requirement. According to Congressional Quarterly, "It
would also establish a Justice Department grant program to assist
states and tribes in implementing legislation similar to the new
federal requirement." [Congressional Quarterly,
6/8/22]
Title IV Would Require Licensed Dealers To Provide A Safe Forearm
Storage Or Safety Device With All Rifle And Shotgun Purchases.
According to Congressional Quarterly, "It would also require
licensed dealers to provide a secure gun storage or safety device
with all rifle and shotgun sales, expanding an existing requirement
for handgun sales." [Congressional Quarterly,
6/8/22]
Title IV Would Authorize $10 Million Annually Through FY 2033 For
Grants To State And Tribal Programs That Would Distribute Safe
Firearm Storage Devices To Their Communities. According to
Congressional Quarterly, "It would authorize $10 million annually
through fiscal 2033 for Justice Department grants for states and
tribes to develop and implement programs to distribute safe firearm
storage devices to the public." [Congressional Quarterly,
6/8/22]
Title IV Would Require The Justice Depart To Publish Best
Practices For Firearm Storage And Require Licensed Manufacturers And
Importers That Serialize Over 250 Guns Annually To Include Best
Practices On The Packaging Of Each Firearm Starting In 2025.
According to Congressional Quarterly, "It would require the Justice
Department to develop and publish best practices for safe firearm
storage and, beginning in 2025, require licensed manufacturers and
importers that serialize at least 250 firearms annually to include a
link to the best practices on the packaging of each weapon."
[Congressional Quarterly,
6/8/22]
2022: Fitzpatrick Voted For The Protecting Our Kids Act, Which Would
Prohibit The Manufacture, Sale Or Transfer Of "Ghost Guns," Or Firearms
That Lack A Unique Serial Number, And Subject "Ghost Guns" To Federal
Firearm Regulations. In June 2022, according to Congressional
Quarterly, Fitzpatrick voted for the Protecting Our Kids Act, which
would "prohibit the manufacture, sale or transfer of 'ghost guns,' or
firearms that lack a serial number issued by a licensed manufacturer,
and make such weapons and the assembly of such weapons subject to
federal firearm regulations." The vote was on passage. The House passed
the bill by a vote of 223-204, thus the bill was sent to the Senate.
[House Vote 245, 6/8/22;
Congressional Quarterly,
6/8/22; Congressional Actions,
H.R.
7910]
2022: Fitzpatrick Voted To Subject "Ghost Guns" To Federal Firearm
Regulations, Which Are Firearms That Lack A Unique Serial Number Or Are
Self-Assembled Weapons. In June 2022, according to Congressional
Quarterly, Fitzpatrick voted to retain "Title III of the bill, which
incorporates provisions of the Untraceable Firearms Act (HR 3088). Title
III would make firearms that lack a unique serial number engraved or
cast by a licensed manufacturer, also known as 'ghost guns,' and the 3D
printing or other self-assembly of such weapons subject to federal
firearm regulations." The vote was on a motion to retain the provision.
The House retained the provision by a vote of 226-194. [House Vote 239,
6/8/22; Congressional
Quarterly, 6/8/22;
Congressional Actions, H.R.
7910]
Title III Would Make It A Federal Criminal Offense To Manufacture,
Sell, Buy, Transfer Or Receive A "Ghost Gun," Make It Illegal To
Engrave A Serial Number On A Gun Unless Authorized, And Make It
Illegal To Sell Or Transfer A Machine That Would Manufacture Fir
Reams To An Individual That Is Not A Licensed Manufacturer.
According to Congressional Quarterly, "It would make it a federal
criminal offense to manufacture, sell, offer to sell, purchase,
transfer or receive a ghost gun; to engrave or cast a serial number
on a firearm unless specifically authorized by the Justice
Department; or to sell, offer to sell or transfer a machine with the
sole or primary function of manufacturing firearms to any person
other than a licensed manufacturer." [Congressional Quarterly,
6/8/22]
Title III Would Forbid The Possession Of "Ghost Guns" By
Individuals Other Than A Licensed Importer Or Manufacture And Update
Language Regarding Federal Prohibition On Undetectable Firearms By
Metal Detectors And X-Ray Machines. According to Congressional
Quarterly, "Beginning 30 months after enactment, it would prohibit
the possession of ghost guns by any person other than a licensed
importer or manufacturer. It would also update language related to
federal prohibitions on firearms or their components that are
undetectable by metal detectors and x-ray machines." [Congressional
Quarterly, 6/8/22]
2022: Fitzpatrick Voted To Prohibit The Import, Sale, Manufacture,
Transfer Or Possession Of Large Capacity Ammunition Feeding Devices.
In June 2022, according to Congressional Quarterly, Fitzpatrick voted to
retain "Title VI of the bill, which incorporates provisions of the Keep
Americans Safe Act (HR 2510). Title VI would prohibit the import, sale,
manufacture, transfer or possession of large capacity ammunition feeding
devices, other than for certain law enforcement or testing purposes."
The vote was on a motion to retain the provision. The House retained the
provision by a vote of 220-207. [House Vote 242,
6/8/22; Congressional
Quarterly, 6/8/22;
Congressional Actions, H.R.
7910]
Title VI Would Require Large Capacity Ammunition Feeding Devices
To Be Given A Serial Number And Date Of Manufacture And Specify That
The Prohibition Would Not Be Applicable To The Possession Of Such
Devices Before The Bill's Implementation. According to
Congressional Quarterly, "It would require any such devices
manufactured after the bill's enactment to be engraved or cast with
a serial number and date of manufacture. It would specify that the
prohibition would not apply to the possession of devices owned
before the bill's enactment." [Congressional Quarterly,
6/8/22]
Title VI Would Authorize Federal Grants To State And Local Law
Enforcement For Buy-Back Programs For Large Capacity Ammunition
Feeding Devices. According to Congressional Quarterly, "It also
would authorize the use of federal grants to state and local law
enforcement agencies for compensation for devices surrendered under
buy-back programs for large capacity ammunition feeding devices."
[Congressional Quarterly,
6/8/22]
2022: Fitzpatrick Voted For The Protecting Our Kids Act, Which Would
Ban The Import, Sale, Manufacture, Transfer Or Possession Of Large
Capacity Ammunition Feeding Devices, Excluding Devices For Certain Law
Enforcement Or Testing Purposes. In June 2022, according to
Congressional Quarterly, Fitzpatrick voted for the Protecting Our Kids
Act, which would "prohibit the import, sale, manufacture, transfer or
possession of large capacity ammunition feeding devices, other than for
certain law enforcement or testing purposes." The vote was on passage.
The House passed the bill by a vote of 223-204, thus the bill was sent
to the Senate. [House Vote 245,
6/8/22; Congressional
Quarterly, 6/8/22;
Congressional Actions, H.R.
7910]
2022: Fitzpatrick Voted For The Protecting Our Kids Act, Which Would
Authorize Federal Law Enforcement Grants For State And Tribal Buy-Back
Programs For Large Capacity Ammunition Feeding Devices. In June 2022,
according to Congressional Quarterly, Fitzpatrick voted for the
Protecting Our Kids Act, which would "authorize the use of federal law
enforcement grants for state and tribal buy-back programs for large
capacity ammunition feeding devices." The vote was on passage. The House
passed the bill by a vote of 223-204, thus the bill was sent to the
Senate. [House Vote 245,
6/8/22; Congressional
Quarterly, 6/8/22;
Congressional Actions, H.R.
7910]
2022: Fitzpatrick Voted For The Protecting Our Kids Act, Which Would
Require The FBI To Report On The Operation Of Their Public Access Tip
Line. In June 2022, according to Congressional Quarterly, Fitzpatrick
voted for the Protecting Our Kids Act, which would "require the FBI to
submit to Congress a report regarding the operation of its public access
tip line." The vote was on passage. The House passed the bill by a vote
of 223-204, thus the bill was sent to the Senate. [House Vote 245,
6/8/22; Congressional
Quarterly, 6/8/22;
Congressional Actions, H.R.
7910]
2022: Fitzpatrick Voted To Reserve $1.6 Billion For Justice
Department Activities To Support School Security, Community Violence
Intervention, Community Policing, Improvements To Background Check
Systems, And Grants To Implement State Crisis Intervention Programs And
"Red Flag" Laws. In June 2022, according to Congressional Quarterly,
Fitzpatrick voted to concur in the Senate amendments to the House
amendment on the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act, which "Within total
appropriations, the bill would provide $1.6 billion for Justice
Department activities to support school security, community violence
intervention, community-oriented policing and background check system
improvements, including $750 million for new grants under the Byrne JAG
program to implement state crisis intervention programs, including
mental health, drug and veterans courts, as well as extreme risk
protection order or 'red flag' programs, provided they include certain
due process protections." The vote was on a motion to concur. The House
concurred with the Senate by a vote of 234-193, thus the bill was sent
to the President and became law. [House Vote 299,
6/24/22; Congressional
Quarterly, 6/24/22;
Congressional Actions, S.
2983]
2022: Fitzpatrick Voted For The Protecting Our Kids Act, Which Would
Prohibit People From Selling Or Transferring A Firearm Or Ammunition If
They Believe The Recipient Intends To Use The Firearms To Break Federal
Law Or State Law. In June 2022, according to Congressional Quarterly,
Fitzpatrick voted for the Protecting Our Kids Act, which would "prohibit
individuals from selling or transferring a firearm or ammunition if they
have reason to believe the recipient intends to use them in violation of
federal law or sell or dispose of them in another state in violation of
that state's law." The vote was on passage. The House passed the bill
by a vote of 223-204, thus the bill was sent to the Senate. [House Vote
245, 6/8/22;
Congressional Quarterly,
6/8/22; Congressional Actions,
H.R.
7910]
2022: Fitzpatrick Voted For The Protecting Our Kids Act, Which Would
Increase The Age At Which An Individual Can Legally Buy A Semiautomatic
Firearm To 21 Years Of Age. In June 2022, according to Congressional
Quarterly, Fitzpatrick voted for the Protecting Our Kids Act, which
would "contain several provisions related to limiting gun access.
Specifically, it would increase from 18 to 21 years the age at which an
individual can legally purchase a semiautomatic weapon." The vote was on
passage. The House passed the bill by a vote of 223-204, thus the bill
was sent to the Senate. [House Vote 245,
6/8/22; Congressional
Quarterly, 6/8/22;
Congressional Actions, H.R.
7910]
2022: Fitzpatrick Voted To Raise The Age To 21 Years Of Age At Which
An Individual Can Legally Buy A Semiautomatic Firearm. In June 2022,
according to Congressional Quarterly, Fitzpatrick voted to retain "Title
I of the bill, which incorporates provisions of the Raise the Age Act
(HR 3015). Title I would increase from 18 to 21 years the age at which
an individual can legally purchase a semiautomatic gun. Specifically, it
would prohibit licensed gun dealers from selling a semiautomatic
centerfire weapon that has an ammunition feeding device with a capacity
exceeding five rounds to an individual the dealer has reasonable cause
to believe is under the age of 21, unless the individual is an active
duty servicemember or authorized government employee. It would also
require the FBI to submit to Congress a report regarding the operation
of its public access tip line, including a description of and
recommendations to improve protocols and procedures for information
sharing between the public access line and FBI field offices." The vote
was on a motion to retain the provision. The House retained the
provision by a vote of 228-199. [House Vote 237,
6/8/22; Congressional
Quarterly, 6/8/22;
Congressional Actions, H.R.
7910]
2022: Fitzpatrick Voted To Prohibit Firearm Trafficking And "Straw
Purchases" Or The Acquisition Of Firearms For Individuals Prohibited
From Owning A Firearm Or Who Intend To Commit A Crime. In June 2022,
according to Congressional Quarterly, Fitzpatrick voted to concur in the
Senate amendments to the House amendment on the Bipartisan Safer
Communities Act, which would "prohibit firearm trafficking and 'straw
purchases,' or the knowing acquisition of firearms on behalf of another
individual who is prohibited from owning a firearm or intends to use the
firearm to commit a felony." The vote was on a motion to concur. The
House concurred with the Senate by a vote of 234-193, thus the bill was
sent to the President and became law. [House Vote 299,
6/24/22; Congressional
Quarterly, 6/24/22;
Congressional Actions, S.
2983]
2022: Fitzpatrick Voted For The Protecting Our Kids Act, Which Would
Prohibit "Straw Purchases" Or The Acquisition Of Firearms For the Sale
To Another Person, Excluding Gifts Between Family Members Or Lawful
Purchases. In June 2022, according to Congressional Quarterly,
Fitzpatrick voted for the Protecting Our Kids Act, which would "prohibit
'straw purchases,' or the acquisition of firearms for sale to another
individual other than in the case of gifts between family members or
purchases for lawful use in a business." The vote was on passage. The
House passed the bill by a vote of 223-204, thus the bill was sent to
the Senate. [House Vote 245,
6/8/22; Congressional
Quarterly, 6/8/22;
Congressional Actions, H.R.
7910]
2022: Fitzpatrick Voted To Prohibit Firearm Trafficking Or The
Acquisition Of Firearms For The Sale To Another Person, Also Known As
The "Straw Purchase." In June 2022, according to Congressional
Quarterly, Fitzpatrick voted to retain "Title II of the bill, which
incorporates provisions of the Prevent Gun Trafficking Act (HR 2280).
Title II would prohibit the trafficking of firearms or acquisition of
firearms for sale to another individual, also known as a 'straw
purchase.' Specifically, it would make it a federal criminal offense for
an individual to knowingly purchase or attempt to purchase a firearm for
the possession of a third party or to hire, solicit or otherwise
endeavor to persuade another individual to do so. It would specify that
the prohibition does not apply to bona fide gifts between family members
or purchases by the agent of a lawful business, for lawful use in the
business. It would require the Justice Department to ensure that its
firearm transaction record forms include a statement outlining penalties
that may be imposed for violating the prohibition. It would also make it
a federal criminal offense for an individual to sell or dispose of a
firearm or ammunition to a recipient they have reason to believe intends
to use them in violation of federal law or sell or dispose of them in
another state in violation of that state's law." The vote was on a
motion to retain the provision. The House retained the provision by a
vote of 226-197. [House Vote 238,
6/8/22; Congressional
Quarterly, 6/8/22;
Congressional Actions, H.R.
7910]