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H.R.5033: To eliminate the administrative authority to prohibit the possession or transfer of particular assault weapons.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 103rd Congress
- This bill is primarily about crime and law enforcement
- Introduced Sept. 13, 1994
- Latest Major Action Sept. 15, 1994
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
49 (14 Democrats, 35 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Amends the Public Safety and Recreational Firearms Use Protection Act to remove from the definition of a "semiautomatic assault weapon" the manufacture, transfer, or possession of which, with exceptions, is prohibited: (1) certain semiautomatic rifles and pistols that have an ability to accept a detachable magazine; and (2) certain semiautomatic shotguns.
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the House Committee on Judiciary.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime and Criminal Justice.
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Sept. 13, 1994 |
Introduced in the House by Richard Hugh Baker (R-La.) |