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S.66: Assault Weapons Ban of 2019
About This Bill
- Introduced Jan. 9, 2019
- Latest Major Action Jan. 9, 2019
- See the four similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
34 (33 Democrats, 1 Independent Democrat)
Bill Version
- Introduced in Senate - Jan. 9, 2019
When this bill was on the Most Viewed List on Congress.gov
| Week Ending | Rank |
|---|---|
| Oct. 13, 2019 | 10th |
| Oct. 6, 2019 | 6th |
| Sept. 29, 2019 | 7th |
| Sept. 15, 2019 | 8th |
| Sept. 8, 2019 | 7th |
| Aug. 25, 2019 | 4th |
| Aug. 18, 2019 | 3rd |
| Aug. 11, 2019 | 4th |
| Feb. 3, 2019 | 6th |
| Jan. 20, 2019 | 6th |
| Jan. 13, 2019 | 7th |
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 |
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| Jan. 9, 2019 |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S103-104)
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| Jan. 9, 2019 |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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| Jan. 9, 2019 |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S103-105)
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| Jan. 9, 2019 |
Introduced in the Senate by Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.) |