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:
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.
| Action Date | Type | Text | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-08-01 | IntroReferral | Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. | Senate |
| 2022-07-29 | Floor | 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. | House floor actions |
| 2022-07-29 | Floor | Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. | House floor actions |
| 2022-07-29 | Vote | On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 217 - 213 (Roll no. 410). (text: CR H7499-7511) | House floor actions |
| 2022-07-29 | Vote | On motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 207 - 220 (Roll no. 409). | House floor actions |
| 2022-07-29 | Floor | The previous question on the motion to recommit was ordered pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XIX. | House floor actions |
| 2022-07-29 | Floor | Mr. Fitzgerald moved to recommit to the Committee on the Judiciary. | House floor actions |
| 2022-07-29 | Floor | The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule. | House floor actions |
| 2022-07-29 | Floor | DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 1808. | House floor actions |
| 2022-07-29 | Floor | Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 1808 with 1 hour of general debate. Motion to recommit allowed. Bill is closed to amendments. | House floor actions |
| 2022-07-29 | Floor | Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1302. (consideration: CR H7499-7527) | House floor actions |
| 2022-07-29 | Floor | Rule H. Res. 1302 passed House. | House floor actions |
| 2022-07-29 | Floor | 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. | House floor actions |
| 2022-07-26 | Calendars | Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 346. | House floor actions |
| 2022-07-26 | Committee | Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 117-442. | House floor actions |
| 2022-07-20 | Committee | Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 25 - 18. | House committee actions |
| 2022-07-20 | Committee | Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held. | House committee actions |
| 2022-07-20 | Committee | Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security Discharged. | House committee actions |
| 2021-05-18 | Committee | Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security. | House committee actions |
| 2021-03-11 | IntroReferral | Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. | House floor actions |
| 2021-03-11 | IntroReferral | Introduced in House | Library of Congress |