Nearly 75 House Republicans are asking Speaker Mike Johnson to oppose reauthorizing decades-old gun control laws, according to a letter obtained by the Daily Caller News Foundation.
of undetectable firearms law (UFA) was enacted by the 100th Congress in 1988 to prohibit the manufacture, sale, and importation of firearms that cannot be detected by door frame metal detectors or other security technology.ghost gun” The law's provisions must be reauthorized by its statutory expiration date of March 8, and House Republicans are demanding that Johnson not introduce a reauthorization bill in the Senate. passed it On the floor in July 2023. (Related: California Legislature calls for constitutional convention on gun control)
“The Biden administration has already demonstrated its ability to arm the Undetectable Firearms Act with a broad ban on plastic guns, especially while the ATF’s final definition of ‘frame or receiver’ is before the courts. Congress must not permanently reauthorize this law,” the signatories, led by Republican Reps. Andy Ogles of Tennessee and Thomas Massie of Kentucky, wrote.
Letter to Speaker Miku… by Daily Caller News Foundation
The letter mentions recent events. effort The federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms (ATF) has decided to implement a federal regulation that redefines the terms “frame” and “receiver” for weapons, which will change how weapons are regulated by law. affect. Conservative groups strongly oppose this regulation, arguing that it would effectively ban guns. sued On the other hand.
“The Undetectable Firearms Act is an affront to American principles. I urge Chairman Johnson to oppose any reauthorization or expansion of the UFA,” Ogles said. DCNF.
“I think we have the momentum to stop it,” Massey said in a press release shared with the DCNF.
In addition to Ogles and Massey, Sens. Harriet Hageman of Wyoming, Burgess Owens of Utah, Kat Cammack of Florida, Bob Good of Virginia, and Randy Weber of Texas also proposed legislation. We support efforts to the contrary.
Additionally, 27 gun rights organizations oppose reauthorization of the law, including the American Gun Owners Association and the National Gun Rights Association, according to information provided to DCNF by supporters of the effort. ing.
“Anyone whose gun contains even one small plastic ‘key part’ could be charged with possession of an undetectable firearm. “It does not meet the antiquated 1988 safety standards, which are not intended to apply to parts of the industry,” the letter states. Note. It remains unclear whether Mr Johnson has announced his intention to oppose the bill.
Johnson did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
All content produced by the Daily Caller News Foundation, an independent, nonpartisan news distribution service, is available free of charge to legitimate news publishers with large audiences. All republished articles must include our logo, reporter byline, and DCNF affiliation. If you have any questions about our guidelines or partnering with us, please contact us at licensing@dailycallernewsfoundation.org.
