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S. 104 (99th)

A bill to amend Chapter 44, Title 18, United States Code, to regulate the manufacture and importation of armor piercing bullets.

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Introduced

3 January 1985

Last action

6 March 1986 · Floor

Status

Indefinitely postponed by Senate by Voice Vote.

Sponsors

Sen. Thurmond, Strom [R-SC], Sen. Moynihan, Daniel Patrick [D-NY], Sen. Biden, Joseph R., Jr. [D-DE], Sen. D'Amato, Alfonse [R-NY], Sen. Kennedy, Edward M. [D-MA], Sen. Hatch, Orrin G. [R-UT], Sen. Grassley, Chuck [R-IA], Sen. Denton, Jeremiah [R-AL], Sen. Specter, Arlen [R-PA], Sen. Metzenbaum, Howard M. [D-OH], Sen. Nickles, Don [R-OK], Sen. Hawkins, Paula [R-FL], Sen. Pell, Claiborne [D-RI], Sen. Stafford, Robert T. [R-VT], Sen. Zorinsky, Edward [D-NE], Sen. Cochran, Thad [R-MS], Sen. Gorton, Slade [R-WA], Sen. Abdnor, James [R-SD], Sen. Nunn, Sam [D-GA], Sen. Quayle, Dan [R-IN], Sen. Cranston, Alan [D-CA], Sen. Armstrong, William L. [R-CO], Sen. Proxmire, William [D-WI], Sen. Cohen, William S. [R-ME], Sen. Bumpers, Dale [D-AR], Sen. Hecht, Chic [R-NV], Sen. Mathias, Charles McC., Jr. [R-MD], Sen. Glenn, John H., Jr. [D-OH], Sen. East, John P. [R-NC], Sen. Baucus, Max [D-MT], Sen. Levin, Carl [D-MI], Sen. Laxalt, Paul D. [R-NV], Sen. Matsunaga, Spark M. [D-HI], Sen. DeConcini, Dennis [D-AZ], Sen. Garn, E. J. (Jake) [R-UT], Sen. Mattingly, Mack [R-GA], Sen. Chiles, Lawton [D-FL], Sen. Heinz, John [R-PA], Sen. Sarbanes, Paul S. [D-MD], Sen. Bradley, Bill [D-NJ], Sen. Leahy, Patrick J. [D-VT], Sen. Bingaman, Jeff [D-NM], Sen. Lautenberg, Frank R. [D-NJ], Sen. Inouye, Daniel K. [D-HI], Sen. Durenberger, Dave [R-MN], Sen. Burdick, Quentin N. [D-ND], Sen. Riegle, Donald W., Jr. [D-MI], Sen. Trible, Paul S., Jr. [R-VA]

Subjects

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10 August 2026

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Summary

Amends the Federal criminal code to define "armor-piercing ammunition." Excludes from the definition: (1) shot gun shot required by Federal or State regulations for hunting; (2) frangible projectiles for target shooting; and (3) projectiles that the Secretary of the Treasury determines are primarily intended for sporting purposes. Makes it unlawful for any person to manufacture or import armor-piercing ammunition. Allows for: (1) the manufacture or importation of armor piercing ammunition for the use of the United States or any State or local government; and (2) manufacture for the sole purpose of exportation. Establishes a licensing fee of $1,000 per year for manufacturers and importers of armor-piercing ammunition. Imposes an additional mandatory sentence of not less than five years for any person who uses or carries a firearm and is in possession of armor-piercing ammunition during the commission of a violent felony. Provides that such sentence shall not be suspended nor probation nor parole be granted.

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Timeline

  1. 3 January 1985

    Introduced

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 3 January 1985

    Introduced

    Introduced in Senate

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 6 March 1985

    Floor

    Indefinitely postponed by Senate by Unanimous Consent.

    Source: Floor

  4. 8 May 1985

    Committee

    Committee on Judiciary requested executive comment from Justice Department.

    Source: Committee

  5. 18 July 1985

    Committee

    Committee on Judiciary. Committee consideration and Mark Up Session held.

    Source: Committee

  6. 23 July 1985

    Committee

    Committee on Judiciary. Committee consideration and Mark Up Session held.

    Source: Committee

  7. 25 July 1985

    Reported

    Committee on Judiciary. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.

    Source: Committee

  8. 29 July 1985

    Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 254.

    Source: Calendars

  9. 29 July 1985

    Reported

    Committee on Judiciary. Reported to Senate by Senator Thurmond with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.

    Source: Committee

  10. 29 July 1985

    Reported

    Committee on Judiciary. Reported to Senate by Senator Thurmond with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.

    Source: Committee

  11. 6 March 1986

    Floor

    Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent.

    Source: Floor

Votes

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Documents

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  • Reported to Senate with amendment(s)

    summary · EN · 29 July 1985

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  • Introduced in Senate

    summary · EN · 3 January 1985

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