Antidrug, Assault Weapons Limitation Act of 1989

Summary

Antidrug, Assault Weapons Limitation Act of 1989 - Amends the Federal criminal code to prohibit the transfer, importation, receipt, or possession of any assault weapon, except: (1) by the Federal, State, or local government; and (2) with respect to weapons lawfully possessed before enactment of this Act. Specifies firearms to be included as assault weapons. Authorizes the Secretary of the Treasury to recommend to the Congress the addition or deletion of firearms to be designated as assault weapons. Increases the length of imprisonment for an individual who uses or carries an assault weapon during and in relation to the commission of a crime of violence or a drug trafficking crime. Prohibits the sale, shipment, or delivery (or purchase, possession, or acceptance of delivery) of an assault weapon to (or by) any person who does not fill out a specified form. Establishes recordkeeping requirements. Directs the Secretary to prescribe regulations for the request and delivery of such form. Sets penalties for failure to acquire such form with respect to the transfer, receipt, or possession of any assault weapon.

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Timeline

1. 11 April 1989

   Introduced

   Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 11 April 1989

   Introduced

   Introduced in Senate

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 19 April 1989

   Committee

   Subcommittee on Constitution. Approved for full committee consideration without amendment without recommendation.

   Source: Committee

4. 5 May 1989

   Committee

   Subcommittee on Constitution. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 101-507.

   Source: Committee

5. 20 July 1989

   Reported

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

   Source: Committee

6. 3 October 1989

   Reported

   Committee on Judiciary. Reported to Senate by Senator Biden with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 101-160. Additional and minority views filed.

   Source: Committee

7. 3 October 1989

   Calendars

   Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 287.

   Source: Calendars

8. 3 October 1989

   Reported

   Committee on Judiciary. Reported to Senate by Senator Biden with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 101-160. Additional and minority views filed.

   Source: Committee

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Documents

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Sponsors

• Sen. DeConcini, Dennis [D-AZ] · D · Sponsor
• Sen. Moynihan, Daniel Patrick [D-NY] · D · Cosponsor
• Sen. Mikulski, Barbara A. [D-MD] · D · Cosponsor
• Sen. Chafee, John H. [R-RI] · R · Cosponsor
• Sen. Pell, Claiborne [D-RI] · D · Cosponsor
• · ssju00 · Standing

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