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H.R. 1312 (109th)

Assault Weapons Ban and Law Enforcement Protection Act of 2005

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Introduced

15 March 2005

Last action

13 April 2005 · Introduced

Status

Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H1951)

Sponsors

Rep. McCarthy, Carolyn [D-NY-4], Rep. Jackson Lee, Sheila [D-TX-18], Rep. Sherman, Brad [D-CA-32], Rep. Cummings, Elijah E. [D-MD-7], Rep. Engel, Eliot L. [D-NY-16], Rep. Holt, Rush [D-NJ-12], Rep. Kennedy, Patrick J. [D-RI-1], Rep. Langevin, James R. [D-RI-2], Rep. Lee, Barbara [D-CA-12], Rep. Matsui, Doris O. [D-CA-7], Rep. McDermott, Jim [D-WA-7], Rep. Pallone, Frank [D-NJ-6], Rep. Waxman, Henry A. [D-CA-33], Rep. Wexler, Robert [D-FL-19], Rep. Woolsey, Lynn C. [D-CA-6], Rep. Blumenauer, Earl [D-OR-3], Rep. Case, Ed [D-HI-1], Rep. DeLauro, Rosa L. [D-CT-3], Rep. Lofgren, Zoe [D-CA-18], Rep. McGovern, James P. [D-MA-2], Rep. Millender-McDonald, Juanita [D-CA-37], Rep. Miller, Brad [D-NC-13], Rep. Payne, Donald M. [D-NJ-10], Rep. Price, David E. [D-NC-4], Rep. Carson, Julia [D-IN-7], Rep. Conyers, John, Jr. [D-MI-13], Rep. Schakowsky, Janice D. [D-IL-9], Rep. Slaughter, Louise McIntosh [D-NY-25], Rep. Stark, Fortney Pete [D-CA-13], Sen. Van Hollen, Chris [D-MD], Rep. Ackerman, Gary L. [D-NY-5], Rep. Miller, George [D-CA-11], Rep. Roybal-Allard, Lucille [D-CA-40], Rep. Wynn, Albert Russell [D-MD-4], Rep. Berman, Howard L. [D-CA-28], Rep. Israel, Steve [D-NY-3], Rep. Maloney, Carolyn B. [D-NY-12], Rep. Lowey, Nita M. [D-NY-17], Rep. Sabo, Martin Olav [D-MN-5], Rep. DeGette, Diana [D-CO-1], Rep. Gutierrez, Luis V. [D-IL-4], Rep. Emanuel, Rahm [D-IL-5], Rep. Farr, Sam [D-CA-20], Rep. Grijalva, Raúl M. [D-AZ-7], Rep. Johnson, Eddie Bernice [D-TX-30], Rep. Moran, James P. [D-VA-8], Rep. Nadler, Jerrold [D-NY-12], Rep. Serrano, Jose E. [D-NY-15]

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Summary

Assault Weapons Ban and Law Enforcement Protection Act of 2005 - Reinstates for ten years repealed criminal provisions regarding assault weapons and large capacity ammunition feeding devices (the assault weapons ban). Revises the definition of "semiautomatic assault weapon" to include conversion kits (for converting a firearm to such a weapon) and any semiautomatic rifle or pistol that has an ability to accept a detachable magazine and that has specified characteristics, including a telescoping stock. Prohibits the transfer of such a weapon except through a licensed dealer or a State or local law enforcement agency, subject to specified requirements. Directs the Attorney General to: (1) establish and maintain a record of the make, model, and date of manufacture of any such weapon which the Attorney General is made aware has been used in relation to a crime, and of the nature and circumstances of the crime involved; and (2) annually submit the record to Congress and make it available to the public. Prohibits: (1) the transfer of any assault weapon with a large capacity ammunition feeding device; and (2) a licensed manufacturer, importer, or dealer who transfers such a device that was manufactured on or before this Act's enactment from failing to certify to the Attorney General, within 60 days of the transfer date, that the device was manufactured on or before that date. Sets penalties for violations. Prohibits: (1) the transfer of such a weapon or device to a juvenile; and (2) the importation of such a device.

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Timeline

  1. 15 March 2005

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 15 March 2005

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 15 March 2005

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 4 April 2005

    Referred

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

    Source: Committee

  5. 12 April 2005

    Introduced

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H1870)

    Source: IntroReferral

  6. 13 April 2005

    Introduced

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H1951)

    Source: IntroReferral

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