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H.R. 4009 (114th)

Flamethrowers? Really? Act

referredUnited States· United States Congress· EN

Introduced

16 November 2015

Last action

4 December 2015 · Referred

Status

Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.

Sponsors

Rep. Engel, Eliot L. [D-NY-16], Rep. Maloney, Carolyn B. [D-NY-12], Rep. Hastings, Alcee L. [D-FL-20], Rep. McGovern, James P. [D-MA-2], Rep. Vargas, Juan [D-CA-52], Rep. Farr, Sam [D-CA-20]

Subjects

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Source updated

12 August 2025

Summary

Flamethrowers? Really? Act This bill amends the federal criminal code to add flamethrowers to the list of items regulated by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives under the National Firearms Act. The bill prohibits the transfer, transportation, or possession of flamethrowers. Furthermore, current and retired law enforcement officers are prohibited from carrying the devices. The bill also provides enhanced penalties for using, carrying, or possessing a flamethrower during and in relation to a crime of violence or drug trafficking crime.

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Timeline

  1. 16 November 2015

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 16 November 2015

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 16 November 2015

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 4 December 2015

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.

    Source: Committee

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