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Bill117th CongressFiled Mar 11, 2021Crime and Law Enforcement
H.R. 1808

Assault Weapons Ban of 2022

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What it doesSummary passed house (Jul 29, 2022)

Assault Weapons Ban of 2022

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, except for certain shotguns; (2) permanently inoperable; (3) an antique; (4) only capable of firing rimfire ammunition; or (5) a rifle or shotgun specifically identified by make and model.

The bill also exempts from the prohibition the following, with respect to a SAW or LCAFD:

  • importation, sale, manufacture, transfer, or possession related to certain law enforcement efforts, or authorized tests or experiments;
  • importation, sale, transfer, or possession related to securing nuclear materials; and
  • possession by a retired law enforcement officer.

The bill permits continued possession, sale, or transfer of a grandfathered SAW, which must be securely stored. A licensed gun dealer must conduct a background check prior to the sale or transfer of a grandfathered SAW between private parties.

The bill permits continued possession of, but prohibits sale or transfer of, a grandfathered LCAFD.

Newly manufactured LCAFDs must display serial number identification. Newly manufactured SAWs and LCAFDs must display the date of manufacture.

The bill also allows a state or local government to use Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program funds to compensate individuals who surrender a SAW or LCAFD under a buy-back program.

What just happenedAug 1, 2022

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Cicilline, David N. [D-RI-1](D-RI)Sponsor
212 cosponsors212 D
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  1. Aug 1, 2022IntroReferral

    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

    Judiciary Committee
  2. Jul 29, 2022FloorH38900

    The Clerk was authorized to correct section numbers, punctuation, and cross references, and to make other necessary technical and conforming corrections in the engrossment of H.R. 1808.

  3. Jul 29, 2022FloorH38310

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  4. Jul 29, 2022FloorH37100

    On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 217 - 213 (Roll no. 410). (text: CR H7499-7511)

  5. Jul 29, 2022Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 217 - 213 (Roll no. 410).

  6. Jul 29, 2022FloorH36210

    On motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 207 - 220 (Roll no. 409).

    Judiciary Committee
  7. Jul 29, 2022FloorH8A000

    The previous question on the motion to recommit was ordered pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XIX.

  8. Jul 29, 2022FloorH36200

    Mr. Fitzgerald moved to recommit to the Committee on the Judiciary.

    Judiciary Committee
  9. Jul 29, 2022FloorH35000

    The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.

  10. Jul 29, 2022FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 1808.

  11. Jul 29, 2022FloorH8D000

    Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 1808 with 1 hour of general debate. Motion to recommit allowed. Bill is closed to amendments.

  12. Jul 29, 2022FloorH30000

    Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1302. (consideration: CR H7499-7527)

  13. Jul 29, 2022FloorH1L220

    Rule H. Res. 1302 passed House.

  14. Jul 29, 2022FloorH1L210

    Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 1302 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 1808 with 1 hour of general debate. Motion to recommit allowed. Bill is closed to amendments.

  15. Jul 26, 2022CalendarsH12410

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 346.

  16. Jul 26, 2022CommitteeH12200

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 117-442.

    Judiciary Committee
  17. Jul 26, 2022Committee5000

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 117-442.

    Judiciary Committee
  18. Jul 20, 2022Committee

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 25 - 18.

    Judiciary Committee
  19. Jul 20, 2022Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Judiciary Committee
  20. Jul 20, 2022Committee

    Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security Discharged.

    Judiciary Committee
  21. May 18, 2021Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.

    Crime and Federal Government Surveillance Subcommittee
  22. Mar 11, 2021IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

    Judiciary Committee
  23. Mar 11, 2021IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  24. Mar 11, 2021IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Passed HouseJul 29, 202253

Assault Weapons Ban of 2022

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, except for certain shotguns; (2) permanently inoperable; (3) an antique; (4) only capable of firing rimfire ammunition; or (5) a rifle or shotgun specifically identified by make and model.

The bill also exempts from the prohibition the following, with respect to a SAW or LCAFD:

  • importation, sale, manufacture, transfer, or possession related to certain law enforcement efforts, or authorized tests or experiments;
  • importation, sale, transfer, or possession related to securing nuclear materials; and
  • possession by a retired law enforcement officer.

The bill permits continued possession, sale, or transfer of a grandfathered SAW, which must be securely stored. A licensed gun dealer must conduct a background check prior to the sale or transfer of a grandfathered SAW between private parties.

The bill permits continued possession of, but prohibits sale or transfer of, a grandfathered LCAFD.

Newly manufactured LCAFDs must display serial number identification. Newly manufactured SAWs and LCAFDs must display the date of manufacture.

The bill also allows a state or local government to use Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program funds to compensate individuals who surrender a SAW or LCAFD under a buy-back program.

Reported to HouseJul 26, 20227

Assault Weapons Ban of 2022

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, except for certain shotguns; (2) permanently inoperable; (3) an antique; (4) only capable of firing rimfire ammunition; or (5) a rifle or shotgun specifically identified by make and model.

The bill also exempts from the prohibition the following, with respect to a SAW or LCAFD:

  • importation, sale, manufacture, transfer, or possession related to certain law enforcement efforts, or authorized tests or experiments;
  • importation, sale, transfer, or possession related to securing nuclear materials; and
  • possession by a retired law enforcement officer.

The bill permits continued possession, sale, or transfer of a grandfathered SAW, which must be securely stored. A licensed gun dealer must conduct a background check prior to the sale or transfer of a grandfathered SAW between private parties.

The bill permits continued possession of, but prohibits sale or transfer of, a grandfathered LCAFD.

Newly manufactured LCAFDs must display serial number identification. Newly manufactured SAWs and LCAFDs must display the date of manufacture.

The bill also allows a state or local government to use Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program funds to compensate individuals who surrender a SAW or LCAFD under a buy-back program.

Introduced in HouseMar 11, 2021

Assault Weapons Ban of 2021

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 exempts from the prohibition the following, with respect to a SAW or LCAFD:

  • importation, sale, manufacture, transfer, or possession related to certain law enforcement efforts, or authorized tests or experiments;
  • importation, sale, transfer, or possession related to securing nuclear materials; and
  • possession by a retired law enforcement officer.

The bill permits continued possession, sale, or transfer of a grandfathered SAW, which must be securely stored. A licensed gun dealer must conduct a background check prior to the sale or transfer of a grandfathered SAW between private parties.

The bill permits continued possession of, but prohibits sale or transfer of, a grandfathered LCAFD.

Newly manufactured LCAFDs must display serial number identification. Newly manufactured SAWs and LCAFDs must display the date of manufacture.

The bill also allows a state or local government to use Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program funds to compensate individuals who surrender a SAW or LCAFD under a buy-back program.

Assault Weapons Ban of 2022 — Informed