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H.R. 893 (103rd)

To amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit the possession or transfer of assault weapons.

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Introduced

16 February 1993

Last action

5 May 1994 · Committee

Status

See H.R.4296.

Sponsors

Rep. Gutierrez, Luis V. [D-IL-4], Rep. Rangel, Charles B. [D-NY-15], Rep. Towns, Edolphus [D-NY-10], Rep. Lipinski, William O. [D-IL-3], Rep. Johnston, Harry [D-FL-19], Rep. Rush, Bobby L. [D-IL-1], Rep. Furse, Elizabeth [D-OR-1], Rep. Byrne, Leslie L. [D-VA-11], Rep. Serrano, Jose E. [D-NY-15], Rep. Blackwell, Lucien E. [D-PA-2], Rep. Conyers, John, Jr. [D-MI-13]

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Summary

Amends the Federal criminal code to prohibit the possession (except for lawful and continuous possession since before the enactment date) or transfer of assault weapons. Exempts any firearm which the Secretary of the Treasury has determined is of a type generally recognized as particularly suitable for, or readily adaptable to, sporting purposes. Provides for: (1) penalties for the unlawful possession or transfer of an assault weapon; and (2) an enhanced penalty for possession or use of an assault weapon during a crime of violence or a drug trafficking crime.

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Timeline

  1. 16 February 1993

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Judiciary.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 16 February 1993

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 16 February 1993

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 17 February 1993

    Introduced

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E358-359)

    Source: IntroReferral

  5. 18 February 1993

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime and Criminal Justice.

    Source: Committee

  6. 5 May 1994

    Committee

    See H.R.4296.

    Source: Committee

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  • Introduced in House (text)

    Introduced in House · EN · 12 April 1994

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    Introduced in House · EN · 12 April 1994

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