H.R. 1296 · 116th Congress · 2019–2020
Assault Weapons Ban of 2019
H.R. 1296 in the 116th Congress (2019–2020) was introduced on Feb 15, 2019, sponsored by David N. Cicilline with 216 co-sponsors.
During the 116th Congress (2019–2020), Donald Trump was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Feb 15, 2019
- Co-sponsors
- 216
- Policy area
- Crime and Law Enforcement
What it does
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).
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
David N. Cicilline (D-RI). Co-sponsors: 215 Democrats, 1 Republican.
Where it stands
- IntroducedFeb 15, 2019
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. (Feb 15, 2019)
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Committees
- Judiciary Committee
More
From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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