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'".
House Roll Call
H.J.Res.44
| Bill | 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'". |
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| Vote question | On Passage |
| Vote type | Yea-and-Nay |
| Result | Passed |
| Totals | Yea 219 / Nay 210 / Present 0 / Not Voting 5 |
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| R | 217 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| D | 2 | 208 | 0 | 2 |
| I | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Research Brief
On Passage
Bill Analysis
HJRES 44 is a joint resolution introduced in the 118th Congress that seeks to disapprove a rule issued by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) concerning the regulation of firearms equipped with stabilizing braces. The resolution is grounded in Chapter 8 of Title 5 of the United States Code, which outlines the process for congressional disapproval of agency rules.
The ATF’s rule, which HJRES 44 aims to nullify, establishes criteria for determining whether firearms equipped with stabilizing braces should be classified as “rifles” under federal law, thereby subjecting them to stricter regulatory requirements. This classification impacts the legality of ownership, sale, and transfer of these firearms, which are often used by individuals with disabilities to improve stability and accuracy when shooting.
If enacted, HJRES 44 would effectively revoke the ATF’s rule, preventing the agency from enforcing the new classification criteria. The resolution does not allocate specific funding but operates under the legislative authority to disapprove agency rules. The primary agencies affected by this resolution are the ATF and the Department of Justice, which oversees firearm regulations.
The resolution primarily benefits gun owners and manufacturers who produce firearms with stabilizing braces, as it would maintain the current regulatory framework, allowing for broader access and fewer restrictions on these firearms. Conversely, the disapproval may be viewed as a setback for gun control advocates who argue that such regulations are necessary for public safety.
Key timelines include the resolution’s introduction and subsequent actions in Congress, with the latest action being a message on Senate action sent to the House, indicating ongoing legislative discussions. The resolution’s fate will depend on further votes in both chambers of Congress.
Yea (219)
K
Kelly Armstrong
D
Dan Bishop
K
Ken Buck
L
Larry Bucshon
M
Michael Burgess
J
Jerry Carl
L
Lori Chavez-DeRemer
J
John Duarte
J
Jeff Duncan
A
A. Ferguson
M
Mike Gallagher
M
Mike Garcia
B
Bob Good
K
Kay Granger
G
Garret Graves
M
Mark Green
B
Bill Johnson
D
Doug Lamborn
J
Jake LaTurner
D
Debbie Lesko
B
Blaine Luetkemeyer
K
Kevin McCarthy
P
Patrick McHenry
M
Marcus Molinaro
A
Alexander Mooney
M
Mary Peltola
G
Greg Pence
C
Cathy Rodgers
M
Matthew Rosendale
G
George Santos
M
Michelle Steel
C
Chris Stewart
M
Michael Waltz
B
Brad Wenstrup
B
Brandon Williams
Nay (210)
C
Colin Allred
E
Earl Blumenauer
J
Jamaal Bowman
C
Cori Bush
Y
Yadira Caraveo
T
Tony Cárdenas
A
André Carson
M
Matt Cartwright
G
Gerald Connolly
A
Anna Eshoo
B
Brian Higgins
J
Jeff Jackson
S
Sheila Jackson Lee
D
Daniel Kildee
D
Derek Kilmer
A
Ann Kuster
B
Barbara Lee
K
Kathy Manning
G
Grace Napolitano
W
Wiley Nickel
B
Bill Pascrell
D
Donald Payne
D
Dean Phillips
K
Katie Porter
C
C. Ruppersberger
J
John Sarbanes
A
Abigail Spanberger
E
Emilia Sykes
D
David Trone
J
Jennifer Wexton
S
Susan Wild
