Assault Weapons Ban of 2022

Bill: 117-hr-1808
Sponsor: Rep. Cicilline, David N. [D-RI-1]
Introduced: 2021-03-11 in the House
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement
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

Summary:
action_date: 2021-03-11
text: 

Assault Weapons Ban of 2021

 
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; (2) permanently inoperable; (3) an antique; or (4) 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.

action_date: 2022-07-26
text: 

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.

action_date: 2022-07-29
text: 

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.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-08-01
text: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2022-07-29
text: The 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.
action_date: 2022-07-29
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2022-07-29
text: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 217 - 213 (Roll no. 410). (text: CR H7499-7511)
action_date: 2022-07-29
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 217 - 213 (Roll no. 410).
action_date: 2022-07-29
text: On motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 207 - 220 (Roll no. 409).
action_date: 2022-07-29
text: The previous question on the motion to recommit was ordered pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XIX.
action_date: 2022-07-29
text: Mr. Fitzgerald moved to recommit to the Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2022-07-29
text: The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
action_date: 2022-07-29
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 1808.
action_date: 2022-07-29
text: Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 1808 with 1 hour of general debate. Motion to recommit allowed. Bill is closed to amendments.
action_date: 2022-07-29
text: Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1302. (consideration: CR H7499-7527)
action_date: 2022-07-29
text: Rule H. Res. 1302 passed House.
action_date: 2022-07-29
text: Rules 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.
action_date: 2022-07-26
text: Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 346.
action_date: 2022-07-26
text: Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 117-442.
action_date: 2022-07-26
text: Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 117-442.
action_date: 2022-07-20
text: Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 25 - 18.
action_date: 2022-07-20
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2022-07-20
text: Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security Discharged.
action_date: 2021-05-18
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
action_date: 2021-03-11
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2021-03-11
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-03-11
text: Introduced in House