summary
Introduced
11/08/2017
11/08/2017
In Committee
11/08/2017
11/08/2017
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018
12/31/2018
Introduced Session
115th Congress
Bill Summary
Assault Weapons Ban of 2017 This bill amends the federal criminal code to make 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. Additionally, the bill does not prohibit, 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 amends the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to allow 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.
AI Summary
This bill amends federal law to:
1) Make it unlawful to import, sell, manufacture, transfer, or possess semiautomatic assault weapons (SAWs) or large capacity ammunition feeding devices (LCAFDs), with some exceptions for law enforcement, military, and retired law enforcement use, as well as for certain licensed activities.
2) Require secure storage for grandfathered SAWs and background checks for private transfers of grandfathered SAWs.
3) Require serial number and manufacturing date markings on newly manufactured SAWs and LCAFDs.
4) Allow state and local governments to use certain federal grant funds to compensate individuals who surrender SAWs or LCAFDs under a buy-back program.
The bill provides definitions for key terms like "semiautomatic assault weapon" and "large capacity ammunition feeding device", and includes a list of firearms that are exempted from the restrictions.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (33)
Dianne Feinstein (D)*,
Richard Blumenthal (D),
Cory Booker (D),
Sherrod Brown (D),
Ben Cardin (D),
Tom Carper (D),
Bob Casey (D),
Tammy Duckworth (D),
Dick Durbin (D),
Al Franken (D),
Kirsten Gillibrand (D),
Kamala Harris (D),
Maggie Hassan (D),
Mazie Hirono (D),
Tim Kaine (D),
Amy Klobuchar (D),
Ed Markey (D),
Bob Menendez (D),
Jeff Merkley (D),
Chris Murphy (D),
Patty Murray (D),
Bill Nelson (D),
Jack Reed (D),
Bernie Sanders (I),
Brian Schatz (D),
Chuck Schumer (D),
Jeanne Shaheen (D),
Tina Smith (D),
Chris Van Hollen (D),
Mark Warner (D),
Elizabeth Warren (D),
Sheldon Whitehouse (D),
Ron Wyden (D),
Last Action
Committee on the Judiciary. Hearings held. (on 03/14/2018)
Official Document
bill text
bill summary
Loading...
bill summary
Loading...
bill summary
| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/115th-congress/senate-bill/2095/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/115/bills/s2095/BILLS-115s2095is.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/115/bills/s2095/BILLS-115s2095is.pdf.pdf |
Loading...