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- H.R.1312
H.R.1312: Assault Weapons Ban and Law Enforcement Protection Act of 2005
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 109th Congress
- This bill is primarily about congress
- Introduced March 15, 2005
- Latest Major Action April 13, 2005
- See the two similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
95 (All Democrats)
Bill Summary
Assault Weapons Ban and Law Enforcement Protection Act of 2005 - Reinstates for ten years repealed criminal provisions regarding assault weapons and large capacity ammunition feeding devices (the assault weapons ban). Revises the definition of "semiautomatic assault weapon" to include conversion kits (for converting a firearm to such a weapon) and any semiautomatic rifle or pistol that has an ability to accept a detachable magazine and that...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
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| March 15, 2005 |
Introduced in the House by Carolyn McCarthy (D-N.Y.) |