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H.R. 654 (109th)

50 Caliber Sniper Rifle Reduction Act

referredUnited States· United States Congress· EN

Introduced

8 February 2005

Last action

2 March 2005 · Referred

Status

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

Sponsors

Rep. Moran, James P. [D-VA-8], Rep. Conyers, John, Jr. [D-MI-13], Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large], Rep. Wexler, Robert [D-FL-19], Rep. Maloney, Carolyn B. [D-NY-12], Sen. Van Hollen, Chris [D-MD], Rep. Waxman, Henry A. [D-CA-33], Rep. Kennedy, Patrick J. [D-RI-1], Rep. Watson, Diane E. [D-CA-33], Sen. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA], Rep. Wynn, Albert Russell [D-MD-4], Rep. Evans, Lane [D-IL-17], Rep. Towns, Edolphus [D-NY-10], Rep. Blumenauer, Earl [D-OR-3], Rep. McDermott, Jim [D-WA-7], Rep. McCarthy, Carolyn [D-NY-4], Rep. Slaughter, Louise McIntosh [D-NY-25], Rep. Lofgren, Zoe [D-CA-18], Rep. Carson, Julia [D-IN-7], Rep. Tierney, John F. [D-MA-6], Rep. Lipinski, Daniel [D-IL-3], Rep. Serrano, Jose E. [D-NY-15], Rep. McCollum, Betty [D-MN-4], Rep. Jackson Lee, Sheila [D-TX-18], Rep. Sherman, Brad [D-CA-32], Rep. Eshoo, Anna G. [D-CA-18], Rep. Schakowsky, Janice D. [D-IL-9], Rep. Andrews, Robert E. [D-NJ-1], Rep. Farr, Sam [D-CA-20]

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15 August 2025

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Summary

50 Caliber Sniper Rifle Reduction Act - Amends the National Firearms Act to include a 50 caliber sniper weapon (defined as a rifle capable of firing a center-fire 50 caliber cartridge) within the definition of a "firearm" regulated under that Act. Modifies the definition of "rifle" under the Act to include a weapon intended to be fired from a bipod or other support. Amends the Brady Handgun Violence Prevention Act to prohibit the transfer or possession of a 50 caliber sniper weapon, with exceptions involving: (1) the transfer to or possession by the United States, a State, or a political subdivision thereof; and (2) otherwise lawful possession of a weapon that was lawfully possessed before the date this provision takes effect. Includes 50 caliber sniper weapons within the scope of penalties under that Act for which an individual may be fined, imprisoned for up to ten years, or both.

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Timeline

  1. 8 February 2005

    Introduced

    Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 8 February 2005

    Introduced

    Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 8 February 2005

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 8 February 2005

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  5. 2 March 2005

    Referred

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

    Source: Committee

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