Freedom from Assault Weapons Act

Summary

Freedom from Assault Weapons Act This bill makes it a crime to knowingly import, sell, manufacture, transfer, or possess a semiautomatic assault weapon (SAW) or large capacity ammunition feeding device (LCAFD). The prohibition does not apply to a firearm that is (1) manually operated by bolt, pump, lever, or slide action; (2) permanently inoperable; (3) an antique; or (4) a rifle or shotgun specifically identified by make and model. The bill also exempts from the prohibition the following, with respect to a SAW or LCAFD importation, sale, manufacture, transfer, or possession related to certain law enforcement efforts, or authorized tests or experiments; importation, sale, transfer, or possession related to securing nuclear materials; and possession by a retired law enforcement officer. Further, the bill exempts from the prohibition the possession or storage of a SAW at a shooting range, shooting gallery, or hunting club. Finally, the bill requires the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives to operate a buy-back program to purchase and destroy SAWs and LCAFDs.

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Timeline

1. 23 May 2019

   Introduced

   Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 23 May 2019

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 23 May 2019

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

4. 26 June 2019

   Referred

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

   Source: Committee

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Versions

• Introduced in House · 23 May 2019 · Download file

Documents

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Sponsors

• Rep. Swalwell, Eric [D-CA-15] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Hastings, Alcee L. [D-FL-20] · D · Cosponsor
• Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Payne, Donald M., Jr. [D-NJ-10] · D · Cosponsor
• · hsju00 · Standing

Related records

• related to → Assault Weapons Ban of 2019
• related to → Assault Weapons Ban of 2019
• related to ← Gun Violence Prevention and Community Safety Act of 2020
• related to ← Gun Violence Prevention and Community Safety Act of 2020