H.R. 7016 · 115th Congress
PLASTIC Act
- Stage
- In committee
- Sponsor
- Sheila Jackson Lee
- Introduced
- 2018-10-02
- Latest action
- 2018-11-15 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
Summary
Protect Lives and Stop the Imminent Chaos Act or the PLASTIC Act
This bill establishes new criminal offenses for making a firearm, ammunition, or component using a three-dimensional (3-D) printer, or for transferring or possessing a firearm, ammunition, or component that was made using a 3-D printer.
A violator is subject to criminal penalties—a fine, a prison term of up to 50 years, or both.
Additionally, the bill establishes a task force to address the national security and safety issues involving 3-D printer technology.