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H.R. 2024 (99th)

A bill to penalize the possession of certain firearms which are in effect machine guns, and for other purposes.

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Introduced

4 April 1985

Last action

27 February 1986 · Committee

Status

Subcommittee Hearings Held.

Sponsors

Sen. Torricelli, Robert G. [D-NJ], Rep. Ackerman, Gary L. [D-NY-5], Rep. Addabbo, Joseph P. [D-NY-6], Rep. Barnes, Michael D. [D-MD-8], Rep. Beilenson, Anthony C. [D-CA-24], Rep. Berman, Howard L. [D-CA-28], Rep. Conyers, John, Jr. [D-MI-13], Rep. Green, S. William [R-NY-15], Rep. Lehman, William [D-FL-17], Rep. Leland, Mickey [D-TX-18], Rep. Mitchell, Parren J. [D-MD-7], Rep. Morrison, Bruce A. [D-CT-3], Rep. Owens, Major R. [D-NY-11], Rep. Rodino, Peter W., Jr. [D-NJ-10], Rep. Seiberling, John F. [D-OH-14], Rep. Stokes, Louis [D-OH-11], Rep. Towns, Edolphus [D-NY-10], Rep. Levine, Mel [D-CA-27], Sen. Boxer, Barbara [D-CA], Rep. Weiss, Ted [D-NY-17], Rep. Collins, Cardiss [D-IL-7], Rep. Hawkins, Augustus F. [D-CA-29], Rep. Heftel, Cecil [D-HI-1], Rep. Smith, Lawrence [D-FL-16], Rep. Whitehurst, G. William [R-VA-2], Rep. Miller, George [D-CA-11], Rep. Martinez, Matthew G. [D-CA-31], Rep. Rangel, Charles B. [D-NY-15], Rep. Guarini, Frank J. [D-NJ-14], Rep. Feighan, Edward F. [D-OH-19], Del. Fauntroy, Walter E. [D-DC-At Large], Rep. Donnelly, Brian J. [D-MA-11], Rep. Edwards, Don [D-CA-10], Rep. Studds, Gerry E. [D-MA-10], Rep. Scheuer, James H. [D-NY-8], Rep. Ford, Harold E. [D-TN-9]

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Summary

Makes it a Federal criminal offense for any person to possess a readily convertible firearm (a machine gun). Provides for a fine of not more than $250,000 or imprisonment for not more than ten years or both. Establishes an exception regarding the use of such firearm by the United States or by a State or local agency. Allows for a 90-day transition period before the prohibition takes effect. Authorizes the Secretary of the Treasury to purchase during the applicable transition period any such firearm at a price not greater than fair market value. Requires the Secretary to notify persons possessing such firearms of the provisions of this Act.

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Timeline

  1. 4 April 1985

    Introduced

    Referred to House Committee on The Judiciary.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 4 April 1985

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 4 April 1985

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 11 April 1985

    Referred

    Referred to Subcommittee on Crime.

    Source: Committee

  5. 28 October 1985

    Committee

    Subcommittee Hearings Held.

    Source: Committee

  6. 30 October 1985

    Committee

    Subcommittee Hearings Held.

    Source: Committee

  7. 9 November 1985

    Committee

    Subcommittee Hearings Held.

    Source: Committee

  8. 27 February 1986

    Committee

    Subcommittee Hearings Held.

    Source: Committee

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Documents

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