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S. 935 (109th)

Fifty Caliber Sniper Weapons Regulation Act of 2005

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Introduced

28 April 2005

Last action

28 April 2005 · Introduced

Status

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (text of measure as introduced: CR S4552-4553)

Sponsors

Sen. Feinstein, Dianne [D-CA], Sen. Corzine, Jon S. [D-NJ], Sen. Durbin, Richard J. [D-IL], Sen. Clinton, Hillary Rodham [D-NY], Sen. Jeffords, James M. [I-VT], Sen. Levin, Carl [D-MI], Sen. Boxer, Barbara [D-CA], Sen. Mikulski, Barbara A. [D-MD], Sen. Kennedy, Edward M. [D-MA], Sen. Schumer, Charles E. [D-NY]

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15 August 2025

Summary

Fifty Caliber Sniper Weapons Regulation Act of 2005 - 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.

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Timeline

  1. 28 April 2005

    Introduced

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S4551-4552)

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 28 April 2005

    Introduced

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (text of measure as introduced: CR S4552-4553)

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 28 April 2005

    Introduced

    Introduced in Senate

    Source: IntroReferral

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  • Introduced in Senate (text)

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