H.R. 3831 · 108th Congress · 2003–2004
To extend the sunset on the assault weapons ban for 10 years.
H.R. 3831 in the 108th Congress (2003–2004) was introduced on Feb 25, 2004, sponsored by Michael Castle with 141 co-sponsors.
During the 108th Congress (2003–2004), George W. Bush was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Feb 25, 2004
- Co-sponsors
- 141
- Policy area
- Crime and Law Enforcement
What it does
Amends the Public Safety and Recreational Firearms Use Protection Act to provide for a ten-year extension of the assault weapons ban.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Michael Castle (R-DE). Co-sponsors: 130 Democrats, 11 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedFeb 25, 2004
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security. (Apr 2, 2004)
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- S. 1280: A bill to amend the Protect Act to clarify certain volunteer liability.
- S. 1435: Prison Rape Elimination Act of 2003
- S. 3: Partial-Birth Abortion Ban Act of 2003
- H.R. 3348: To reauthorize the ban on undetectable firearms.
- S. 459: Hometown Heroes Survivors Benefits Act of 2003
- S. 1683: Federal Law Enforcement Pay and Benefits Parity Act of 2003
- S. 1947: Preserving Independence of Financial Institution Examinations Act of 2003
- H.R. 1997: Unborn Victims of Violence Act of 2004
- H.R. 1731: Identity Theft Penalty Enhancement Act
Committees
- Judiciary Committee
More
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