Contact Congress about S. 803: Keep Americans Safe Act

Most people could not newly make, sell, buy, transfer, or possess ammo magazines that hold more than 10 bullets. People who already legally own them could usually keep them. Police, some retired officers, and nuclear facility security would get special exceptions.

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Keep Americans Safe Act is a Senate bill in committee. The latest recorded action: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

Latest action on S. 803: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

Who this affects: This bill mainly affects people and businesses that own, sell, make, import, or transfer magazines that hold more than 10 rounds. It also affects police agencies, campus police, retired officers, nuclear facility security teams, and criminal justice agencies that may run buy-back programs.

Why this matters: This bill would change what ammo magazines people can newly buy, sell, make, or possess across the country. It aims to reduce access to devices that let a shooter fire many rounds before reloading. At the same time, it keeps old lawful ownership in place and creates special rules for police and certain security uses. The bill does not say how much it would change crime, safety, or gun use.

Key provisions in S. 803

• The bill covers magazines and similar ammo devices that hold more than 10 rounds. It also covers devices that can be easily changed to hold more than 10 rounds, but not certain .22 caliber rimfire tubes.
• Most people could not import, sell, make, transfer, or possess these devices. The ban applies when interstate or foreign commerce is involved, and the bill lists exceptions.
• People could usually keep devices they already legally owned. This applies to devices lawfully possessed on or before the date the bill becomes law.
• Government agencies and law enforcement would have a law enforcement exception. It covers federal, state, and local agencies, qualified officers, and campus police, whether on or off duty.
• Licensed nuclear energy facilities could use these devices for security. Their employees and contractors could also use them for required training and transport of nuclear materials.

How Modern Action helps you take action on S. 803

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Questions people ask about S. 803

What is S. 803?

Most people could not newly make, sell, buy, transfer, or possess ammo magazines that hold more than 10 bullets. People who already legally own them could usually keep them. Police, some retired officers, and nuclear facility security would get special exceptions.

How do I support or oppose S. 803?

Choose support, oppose, or ask for changes on Modern Action. The action flow drafts the message for you and keeps the wording tied to this bill.

Who should I contact about S. 803?

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Can Modern Action explain S. 803 before I act?

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