Bill114th CongressFiled Jul 12, 2016Crime and Law Enforcement
S. 3171
HEART Act
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What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Jul 12, 2016)
Help End Assault Rifle Tragedies Act of 2016 or the HEART Act
This bill amends the federal criminal code to make it a crime to knowingly transfer, loan, or dispose of a machinegun or semiautomatic assault weapon to an individual who is known or reasonably believed to be less than 16 years of age.
It defines the term "semiautomatic assault weapon."
A violator is subject to a fine, up to 10 years in prison, or both.
What just happenedJul 12, 2016
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Who’s behind it
Sen. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA](D-MA)Sponsor
1 cosponsor1 D
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- Introduced in SenateJul 12, 2016
- Jul 12, 2016IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Judiciary Committee - Jul 12, 2016IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate