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HOUSE 1808117th CongressReceived in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

Assault Weapons Ban of 2022

Last Action
8/1/2022

Actions

  • 2022-08-01Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
  • 2022-07-29The Clerk was authorized to correct section numbers, punctuation, and cross references, and to make other necessary technical and conforming corrections in the engrossment of H.R. 1808.
  • 2022-07-29Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  • 2022-07-29On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 217 - 213 (Roll no. 410). (text: CR H7499-7511)
  • 2022-07-29Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 217 - 213 (Roll no. 410).
  • 2022-07-29On motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 207 - 220 (Roll no. 409).
  • 2022-07-29The previous question on the motion to recommit was ordered pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XIX.
  • 2022-07-29Mr. Fitzgerald moved to recommit to the Committee on the Judiciary.
  • 2022-07-29The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
  • 2022-07-29DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 1808.
  • 2022-07-29Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 1808 with 1 hour of general debate. Motion to recommit allowed. Bill is closed to amendments.
  • 2022-07-29Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1302. (consideration: CR H7499-7527)
  • 2022-07-29Rule H. Res. 1302 passed House.
  • 2022-07-29Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 1302 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 1808 with 1 hour of general debate. Motion to recommit allowed. Bill is closed to amendments.
  • 2022-07-26Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 346.

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CRS Summary

As of 2022-07-29 (53)

Assault Weapons Ban of 2022

This bill makes 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, except for certain shotguns; (2) permanently inoperable; (3) an antique; (4) only capable of firing rimfire ammunition; or (5) a rifle or shotgun specifically identified by make and model.

The bill also exempts from the prohibition the following, 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 bill also allows 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.

Cosponsors (20)

  • Alma Adams (D-NC)
  • Pete Aguilar (D-CA)
  • Colin Allred (D-TX)
  • Jake Auchincloss (D-MA)
  • Cynthia Axne (D-IA)
  • Nanette Barragan (D-CA)
  • Karen Bass (D-CA)
  • Joyce Beatty (D-OH)
  • Ami Bera (D-CA)
  • Donald Beyer (D-VA)
  • EARL BLUMENAUER (D-OR)
  • Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-DE)
  • Suzanne Bonamici (D-OR)
  • Jamaal Bowman (D-NY)
  • Brendan Boyle (D-PA)
  • Anthony Brown (D-MD)
  • Julia Brownley (D-CA)
  • G. K. Butterfield (D-NC)
  • Salud Carbajal (D-CA)
  • Tony Cárdenas (D-CA)

Subjects

  • Administrative law and regulatory procedures
  • 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
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