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- H.R.793
H.R.793: To eliminate the administrative authority to prohibit the possession or transfer of particular assault weapons.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 104th Congress
- This bill is primarily about crime and law enforcement
- Introduced Feb. 2, 1995
- Latest Major Action March 22, 1996
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
19 (2 Democrats, 17 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Amends the Public Safety and Recreational Firearms Use Protection Act to remove from the definition of "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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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
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Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime.
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For Further Action See H.R.125.
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| Feb. 2, 1995 |
Introduced in the House by Richard Hugh Baker (R-La.) |