Help End Assault Rifle Tragedies (HEART) Act of 2016
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Jul 12, 2016)
Help End Assault Rifle Tragedies (HEART) Act of 2016
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 22, 2016
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseJul 12, 2016
- Jul 22, 2016Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
Crime and Federal Government Surveillance Subcommittee - Jul 12, 2016IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Judiciary Committee - Jul 12, 2016IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Jul 12, 2016IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House