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H.R.654: 50 Caliber Sniper Rifle Reduction Act
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 109th Congress
- This bill is primarily about government operations and politics
- Introduced Feb. 8, 2005
- Latest Major Action March 2, 2005
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
28 (All Democrats)
Bill Summary
50 Caliber Sniper Rifle Reduction Act - Amends the National Firearms Act to include a 50 caliber sniper weapon (defined as a rifle capable of firing a center-fire 50 caliber cartridge) within the definition of a "firearm" regulated under that Act. Modifies the definition of "rifle" under the Act to include a weapon intended to be fired from a bipod or other support. Amends the Brady Handgun Violence Prevention Act to prohibit the transfer or...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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Referred to House Ways and Means
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Referred to House Judiciary
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
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| Feb. 8, 2005 |
Introduced in the House by James P. Moran (D-Va.) |