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H.R. 5087 (115th)

Assault Weapons Ban of 2018

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Introduced

26 February 2018

Last action

20 March 2018 · Referred

Status

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

Sponsors

David Cicilline, Frederica Wilson, Alma Adams, Pete Aguilar, Rep. Barragán, Nanette Diaz [D-CA-44], Karen Bass, Rep. Bera, Ami [D-CA-6], Rep. Beatty, Joyce [D-OH-3], Rep. Beyer, Donald S. [D-VA-8], Earl Blumenauer, Sen. Blunt Rochester, Lisa [D-DE], Rep. Bonamici, Suzanne [D-OR-1], Brendan Boyle, ROBERT BRADY, Anthony Brown, Julia Brownley, G. K. Butterfield, Rep. Carbajal, Salud O. [D-CA-24], MICHAEL CAPUANO, Tony Cárdenas, Rep. Carson, André [D-IN-7], Kathy Castor, Rep. Chu, Judy [D-CA-28], Rep. Cohen, Steve [D-TN-9], Rep. Correa, J. Luis [D-CA-46], Katherine Clark, Rep. Clarke, Yvette D. [D-NY-9], WM. CLAY, James Clyburn, Gerald Connolly, Rep. Courtney, Joe [D-CT-2], Charlie Crist, JOSEPH CROWLEY, ELIJAH CUMMINGS, Rep. Davis, Danny K. [D-IL-7], SUSAN DAVIS, Rep. DelBene, Suzan K. [D-WA-1], Diana DeGette, Rosa DeLauro, John Delaney, Val Demings, Rep. DeSaulnier, Mark [D-CA-10], Theodore Deutch, Rep. Doggett, Lloyd [D-TX-37], MIKE DOYLE, Keith Ellison, ELIOT ENGEL, Adriano Espaillat

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Summary

Assault Weapons Ban of 2018 This bill amends the federal criminal code to make 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. Additionally, the bill does not prohibit, 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. The bill permits continued possession, sale, or transfer of a grandfathered SAW, which must be securely stored. A licensed gun dealer must conduct a background check prior to the sale or transfer of a grandfathered SAW between private parties. The bill permits continued possession of, but prohibits sale or transfer of, a grandfathered LCAFD. Newly manufactured LCAFDs must display serial number identification. Newly manufactured SAWs and LCAFDs must display the date of manufacture. The legislation amends the NICS Improvement Amendments Act of 2007 to require law enforcement agencies to be notified when a prohibited person attempts to purchase a grandfathered SAW. It also amends the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to allow a state or local government to use Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program funds to compensate individuals who surrender a SAW or LCAFD under a buy-back program.

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Timeline

  1. 26 February 2018

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 26 February 2018

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 26 February 2018

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 20 March 2018

    Referred

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

    Source: Committee

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