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- H.R.1296
H.R.1296: Assault Weapons Ban of 2019
About This Bill
- Introduced Feb. 15, 2019
- Latest Major Action Feb. 15, 2019
- See the five similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
216 (215 Democrats, 1 Republican)
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - Feb. 15, 2019
When this bill was on the Most Viewed List on Congress.gov
| Week Ending | Rank |
|---|---|
| Oct. 13, 2019 | 7th |
| Oct. 6, 2019 | 7th |
| Sept. 29, 2019 | 3rd |
| Sept. 8, 2019 | 8th |
| Sept. 1, 2019 | 6th |
| Aug. 25, 2019 | 2nd |
| Aug. 18, 2019 | 1st |
Bill Summary
Assault Weapons Ban of 2019 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...
(Source: Library of Congress)
What Lawmakers Are Saying About This Bill
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| Feb. 15, 2019 |
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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| Feb. 15, 2019 |
Introduced in the House by David Cicilline (D-R.I.) |