US HB5087 | 2017-2018 | 115th Congress
Status
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 179-0)
Status: Introduced on February 26 2018 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2018-03-20 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
Pending: House Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, And Investigations Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on February 26 2018 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2018-03-20 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
Pending: House Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, And Investigations Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
Assault Weapons Ban of 2018 This bill amends the federal criminal code to make it a crime to knowingly import, sell, manufacture, transfer, or possess a semiautomatic assault weapon (SAW) or large capacity ammunition feeding device (LCAFD). The prohibition does not apply to a firearm that is: (1) manually operated by bolt, pump, lever, or slide action; (2) permanently inoperable; (3) an antique; or (4) a rifle or shotgun specifically identified by make and model. Additionally, the bill does not prohibit, with respect to a SAW or LCAFD: importation, sale, manufacture, transfer, or possession related to certain law enforcement efforts, or authorized tests or experiments; importation, sale, transfer, or possession related to securing nuclear materials; and possession by a retired law enforcement officer. The bill permits continued possession, sale, or transfer of a grandfathered SAW, which must be securely stored. A licensed gun dealer must conduct a background check prior to the sale or transfer of a grandfathered SAW between private parties. The bill permits continued possession of, but prohibits sale or transfer of, a grandfathered LCAFD. Newly manufactured LCAFDs must display serial number identification. Newly manufactured SAWs and LCAFDs must display the date of manufacture. The legislation amends the NICS Improvement Amendments Act of 2007 to require law enforcement agencies to be notified when a prohibited person attempts to purchase a grandfathered SAW. It also amends the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to allow a state or local government to use Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program funds to compensate individuals who surrender a SAW or LCAFD under a buy-back program.
Title
Assault Weapons Ban of 2018
Sponsors
History
Date | Chamber | Action |
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2018-03-20 | House | Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations. |
2018-02-26 | House | Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. |
2018-02-26 | House | Introduced in House |
Same As/Similar To
HB5077 (Related) 2018-03-20 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
SB1945 (Related) 2017-10-05 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S6366-6367)
SB2095 (Related) 2018-03-14 - Committee on the Judiciary. Hearings held.
HB5410 (Related) 2018-04-30 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
HR920 (Related) 2018-07-24 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Border Security.
HB6297 (Related) 2018-08-06 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
SB1945 (Related) 2017-10-05 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S6366-6367)
SB2095 (Related) 2018-03-14 - Committee on the Judiciary. Hearings held.
HB5410 (Related) 2018-04-30 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
HR920 (Related) 2018-07-24 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Border Security.
HB6297 (Related) 2018-08-06 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
Subjects
Administrative law and regulatory procedures
Crime and law enforcement
Criminal justice information and records
Criminal procedure and sentencing
Department of Justice
Firearms and explosives
Law enforcement administration and funding
Licensing and registrations
Retail and wholesale trades
Trade restrictions
Crime and law enforcement
Criminal justice information and records
Criminal procedure and sentencing
Department of Justice
Firearms and explosives
Law enforcement administration and funding
Licensing and registrations
Retail and wholesale trades
Trade restrictions
US Congress State Sources
Type | Source |
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Summary | https://www.congress.gov/bill/115th-congress/house-bill/5087/all-info |
Text | https://www.congress.gov/115/bills/hr5087/BILLS-115hr5087ih.pdf |