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H.R. 1706 (103rd)

Assault Weapons Prohibition Act of 1993

openUnited States· United States Congress· EN

Introduced

7 April 1993

Last action

5 May 1994 · Committee

Status

See H.R.4296.

Sponsors

Rep. Mfume, Kweisi [D-MD-7], Rep. Wynn, Albert Russell [D-MD-4], Sen. Cardin, Benjamin L. [D-MD], Rep. McDermott, Jim [D-WA-7], Rep. Berman, Howard L. [D-CA-28], Rep. Rangel, Charles B. [D-NY-15], Rep. Blackwell, Lucien E. [D-PA-2], Rep. Jefferson, William J. [D-LA-2], Rep. Pelosi, Nancy [D-CA-11], Rep. Tucker, Walter R., III [D-CA-37], Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large], Rep. Serrano, Jose E. [D-NY-15], Rep. Mazzoli, Romano L. [D-KY-3], Rep. Rush, Bobby L. [D-IL-1], Rep. Kennedy, Joseph P., II [D-MA-8], Rep. Scott, Robert C. "Bobby" [D-VA-3], Rep. Watt, Melvin L. [D-NC-12], Rep. Conyers, John, Jr. [D-MI-13]

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Summary

Assault Weapons Prohibition Act of 1993 - Amends the Federal criminal code to prohibit the transfer or possession of an assault weapon, with exceptions. Authorizes the Secretary of the Treasury to recommend to the Congress that the definition of an assault weapon (as specified under this Act) be modified. Provides enhanced penalties for the use of an assault weapon during and in relation to any crime of violence or drug trafficking crime. Directs the Attorney General to: (1) investigate and study the effect of this Act on violent and drug-related crime; and (2) evaluate the recreational and other noncriminal uses of assault weapons.

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Timeline

  1. 7 April 1993

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Judiciary.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 7 April 1993

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 7 April 1993

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 13 April 1993

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime and Criminal Justice.

    Source: Committee

  5. 5 May 1994

    Committee

    See H.R.4296.

    Source: Committee

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  • Introduced in House (text)

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