August 9, 2011
Dear Mr. #######,
Thank you for contacting me regarding H.R. 308, the Large Capacity Ammunition Feeding Device Act. Your communication is a vital part of our legislative process, and I appreciate hearing your thoughts on this issue.
Representative Carolyn McCarthy (D-NY) introduced H.R. 308 on January 18, 2011. This bill would prohibit the possession or transfer of a large capacity ammunition feeding device. It would also prohibit the importation of these devices to the United States. Finally, it requires any large capacity ammunition feeding devices manufactured after the date of enactment be marked with a serial number to indicate the date of production. Through these provisions, the bill intends to keep high ammunition feeding devices out of the hands of all people other than law enforcement and military officials.
Currently, H.R. 308 has been referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary where it awaits further action. While this legislation will not come before the House Financial Services Committee on which I serve, I will monitor this bill as it makes its way through the legislative process. I will certainly keep you views in mind should this come up for a vote before the full House in the 112th Congress. I share your concern for keeping our communities safe and I support reasonable restrictions regarding gun control.
I want to thank you again for contacting me about this important issue. Please feel free to visit my website or contact me again should other issues of concern to you come before the Congress. To stay better connected to current legislation and join our online community, please sign up for my e-newsletter.
It is an honor to serve you in the 112th Congress.