United States · Bill · HJRES
H.J.Res. 44 (118th)
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'".
Introduced
17 March 2023
Last action
22 June 2023 · Vote
Status
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Sponsors
Rep. Clyde, Andrew S. [R-GA-9], Rep. Hudson, Richard [R-NC-8], Rep. Crenshaw, Dan [R-TX-2], Rep. Perry, Scott [R-PA-10], Rep. Biggs, Andy [R-AZ-5], Rep. Hinson, Ashley [R-IA-2], Rep. Tiffany, Thomas P. [R-WI-7], Rep. Boebert, Lauren [R-CO-4], Rep. Gosar, Paul A. [R-AZ-9], Rep. Norman, Ralph [R-SC-5], Rep. Miller, Mary E. [R-IL-15], Rep. Greene, Marjorie Taylor [R-GA-14], Rep. Brecheen, Josh [R-OK-2], Rep. Massie, Thomas [R-KY-4], Rep. Webster, Daniel [R-FL-11], Rep. Duncan, Jeff [R-SC-3], Rep. Cloud, Michael [R-TX-27], Rep. Alford, Mark [R-MO-4], Rep. Burchett, Tim [R-TN-2], Rep. Rosendale Sr., Matthew M. [R-MT-2], Rep. Miller, Carol D. [R-WV-1], Rep. Reschenthaler, Guy [R-PA-14], Rep. Davidson, Warren [R-OH-8], Rep. Murphy, Gregory F. [R-NC-3], Rep. Mooney, Alexander X. [R-WV-2], Rep. Scott, Austin [R-GA-8], Rep. Guest, Michael [R-MS-3], Rep. Lesko, Debbie [R-AZ-8], Rep. Luna, Anna Paulina [R-FL-13], Rep. Burlison, Eric [R-MO-7], Rep. Johnson, Dusty [R-SD-At Large], Rep. Zinke, Ryan K. [R-MT-1], Rep. Sessions, Pete [R-TX-17], Rep. Crawford, Eric A. "Rick" [R-AR-1], Rep. Palmer, Gary J. [R-AL-6], Rep. Roy, Chip [R-TX-21], Rep. Hern, Kevin [R-OK-1], Rep. Ogles, Andrew [R-TN-5], Rep. Cammack, Kat [R-FL-3], Rep. Bice, Stephanie I. [R-OK-5], Rep. Smith, Jason [R-MO-8], Rep. Fulcher, Russ [R-ID-1], Rep. Pfluger, August [R-TX-11], Rep. Dunn, Neal P. [R-FL-2], Rep. Meuser, Daniel [R-PA-9], Rep. Bergman, Jack [R-MI-1], Rep. LaMalfa, Doug [R-CA-1], Rep. Rouzer, David [R-NC-7]
Subjects
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Source updated
27 May 2025
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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Timeline
17 March 2023
Introduced
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Source: IntroReferral
17 March 2023
Introduced
Introduced in House
Source: IntroReferral
17 March 2023
Introduced
Introduced in House
Source: IntroReferral
19 April 2023
Vote
Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 23 - 15.
Source: Committee
19 April 2023
Committee
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Source: Committee
17 May 2023
Calendars
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 49.
Source: Calendars
17 May 2023
Reported
Reported by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 118-69.
Source: Committee
17 May 2023
Reported
Reported by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 118-69.
Source: Committee
12 June 2023
Vote
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.
Source: Floor
13 June 2023
Introduced
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).
Source: Calendars
13 June 2023
Passed
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Source: Floor
13 June 2023
Vote
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 219 - 210 (Roll no. 252). (text: CR H2835)
Source: Floor
13 June 2023
Vote
Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 219 - 210 (Roll no. 252). (text: CR H2835)
Source: Floor
13 June 2023
Floor
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 495. (consideration: CR H2835-2842)
Source: Floor
13 June 2023
Vote
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.
Source: Floor
13 June 2023
Floor
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
Source: Floor
22 June 2023
Floor
Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR H2197-2205)
Source: Floor
22 June 2023
Vote
Failed of passage/not agreed to in Senate: Failed of passage in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 49 - 50. Record Vote Number: 171.
Source: Floor
Votes
22 June 2023 · Joint Resolution Defeated · On the Joint Resolution H.J.Res. 44 · Joint Resolution Defeated · Official source
Yes 49 · No 50 · Abstain — · Absent/not voting 1
- Sen. Padilla, Alex [D-CA]Nay
- Sen. Klobuchar, Amy [D-MN]Nay
- Sen. King, Angus S., Jr. [I-ME]Nay
- Sen. Cardin, Benjamin L. [D-MD]Nay
Showing the first 4 recorded positions. Vote totals above are complete.
13 June 2023 · passed · On Passage · Passed · Official source
Yes 219 · No 210 · Abstain — · Absent/not voting 5
- Rep. Ferguson, A. Drew, IV [R-GA-3]Yea
- Rep. Bean, Aaron [R-FL-4]Yea
- Rep. Spanberger, Abigail Davis [D-VA-7]Nay
- Sen. Schiff, Adam B. [D-CA]Nay
Showing the first 4 recorded positions. Vote totals above are complete.
Versions
- Engrossed in House · 13 June 2023 · Download file
- Placed on Calendar Senate · 13 June 2023 · Download file
- Reported in House · 17 May 2023 · Download file
- Introduced in House · 17 March 2023 · Download file
Documents
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Sponsors
- Rep. Clyde, Andrew S. [R-GA-9] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Hudson, Richard [R-NC-8] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Crenshaw, Dan [R-TX-2] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Perry, Scott [R-PA-10] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Biggs, Andy [R-AZ-5] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Hinson, Ashley [R-IA-2] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Tiffany, Thomas P. [R-WI-7] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Boebert, Lauren [R-CO-4] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Gosar, Paul A. [R-AZ-9] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Norman, Ralph [R-SC-5] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Miller, Mary E. [R-IL-15] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Greene, Marjorie Taylor [R-GA-14] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Brecheen, Josh [R-OK-2] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Massie, Thomas [R-KY-4] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Webster, Daniel [R-FL-11] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Duncan, Jeff [R-SC-3] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Cloud, Michael [R-TX-27] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Alford, Mark [R-MO-4] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Burchett, Tim [R-TN-2] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Rosendale Sr., Matthew M. [R-MT-2] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Miller, Carol D. [R-WV-1] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Reschenthaler, Guy [R-PA-14] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Davidson, Warren [R-OH-8] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Murphy, Gregory F. [R-NC-3] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Mooney, Alexander X. [R-WV-2] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Scott, Austin [R-GA-8] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Guest, Michael [R-MS-3] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Lesko, Debbie [R-AZ-8] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Luna, Anna Paulina [R-FL-13] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Burlison, Eric [R-MO-7] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Johnson, Dusty [R-SD-At Large] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Zinke, Ryan K. [R-MT-1] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Sessions, Pete [R-TX-17] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Crawford, Eric A. "Rick" [R-AR-1] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Palmer, Gary J. [R-AL-6] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Roy, Chip [R-TX-21] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Hern, Kevin [R-OK-1] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Ogles, Andrew [R-TN-5] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Cammack, Kat [R-FL-3] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Bice, Stephanie I. [R-OK-5] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Smith, Jason [R-MO-8] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Fulcher, Russ [R-ID-1] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Pfluger, August [R-TX-11] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Dunn, Neal P. [R-FL-2] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Meuser, Daniel [R-PA-9] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Bergman, Jack [R-MI-1] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. LaMalfa, Doug [R-CA-1] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Rouzer, David [R-NC-7] · R · Sponsor
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Related records
- related to → A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Justice and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives relating to "Factoring Criteria for Firearms With Attached 'Stabilizing Braces'".
- related to ← Providing for consideration of the joint resolution (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'"; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 277) to amend chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, to provide that major rules of the executive branch shall have no force or effect unless a joint resolution of approval is enacted into law; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 288) to amend title 5, United States Code, to clarify the nature of judicial review of agency interpretations of statutory and regulatory provisions; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1615) to prohibit the use of Federal funds to ban gas stoves; and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R 1640) to prohibit the Secretary of Energy from finalizing, implementing, or enforcing the proposed rule titled "Energy Conservation Program: Energy Conservation Standards for Consumer Conventional Cooking Products", and for other purposes.
Sources
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- Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/house-joint-resolution/44
- Open data entity: https://api.congress.gov/v3/bill/118/hjres/44
- us · 118-hjres-44 · source updated 27 May 2025