To regulate assault weapons, to ensure that the right to keep and bear arms is not unlimited, and for other purposes.
Summary
What This Bill Does
The bill requires definitions Section 921(a) of title 18, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: (38)The term semiautomatic pistol means any repeating pistol that— (A)utilizes a portion of the energy, requires restrictions on assault weapons and large capacity ammunition feeding devices Section 922 of title 18, United States Code, is amended— by inserting after subsection (u) the following: (v) (1)It shall be, and requires background checks for transfers of grandfathered semiautomatic assault weapons Section 922 of title 18, United States Code, as amended by this Act, is amended— by repealing subsection (s). It relies on compliance mandates, definition changes, exemptions, and product standards. The main policy areas are Energy Production, Energy, Criminal Justice, and Foreign Policy.
Who Benefits and How
Law enforcement, justice-system actors, and affected communities could face lower compliance burdens, Veterans and VA beneficiaries affected by the bill could face lower compliance burdens, and Oil and gas producers, refiners, or users affected by the bill could face lower compliance burdens.
Who Bears the Burden and How
Federal, state, or local agencies responsible for implementing the clause would take on compliance duties, Regulated entities and members of the public affected by the bill would take on compliance duties, and Law enforcement, justice-system actors, and affected communities would take on compliance duties.
Key Provisions
- Requires definitions Section 921(a) of title 18, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: (38)The term semiautomatic pistol means any repeating pistol that— (A)utilizes a portion of the energy...
- Requires restrictions on assault weapons and large capacity ammunition feeding devices Section 922 of title 18, United States Code, is amended— by inserting after subsection (u) the following: (v) (1)It shall be...
- Requires background checks for transfers of grandfathered semiautomatic assault weapons Section 922 of title 18, United States Code, as amended by this Act, is amended— by repealing subsection (s).
- Creates use of Byrne grants for buy-back programs for semiautomatic assault weapons and large capacity ammunition feeding devices Section 501(a)(1) of title I of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968...
- Requires severability If any provision of this Act, an amendment made by this Act, or the application of such provision or amendment to any person or circumstance is held to be unconstitutional, the remainder of this...
Evidence Chain:
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At a Glance
What This Bill Does
The bill requires definitions Section 921(a) of title 18, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: (38)The term semiautomatic pistol means any repeating pistol that— (A)utilizes a portion of the energy, requires restrictions on assault weapons and large capacity ammunition feeding devices Section 922 of title 18, United States Code, is amended— by inserting after subsection (u) the following: (v) (1)It shall be, and requires background checks for transfers of grandfathered semiautomatic assault weapons Section 922 of title 18, United States Code, as amended by this Act, is amended— by repealing subsection (s).
Key Policy Areas
Energy Production, Energy, Criminal Justice, Foreign Policy
Primary Purpose
The bill requires definitions Section 921(a) of title 18, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: (38)The term semiautomatic pistol means any repeating pistol that— (A)utilizes a portion of the energy, requires restrictions on assault weapons and large capacity ammunition feeding devices Section 922 of title 18, United States Code, is amended— by inserting after subsection (u) the following: (v) (1)It shall be, and requires background checks for transfers of grandfathered semiautomatic assault weapons Section 922 of title 18, United States Code, as amended by this Act, is amended— by repealing subsection (s).
Policy Domains
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Identified Gains
- Law enforcement, justice-system actors, and affected communities
- Veterans and VA beneficiaries affected by the bill
- Oil and gas producers, refiners, or users affected by the bill
- Foreign businesses and cross-border trade participants affected by the bill
- Financial services firms and customers affected by the bill
Identified Costs
- Federal, state, or local agencies responsible for implementing the clause
- Regulated entities and members of the public affected by the bill
- Law enforcement, justice-system actors, and affected communities
- Foreign businesses and cross-border trade participants affected by the bill
- Environmental and public health interests affected by the bill
Sponsors
Legislative Progress
IntroducedMr. Cicilline (for himself, Ms. Adams, Mr. Aguilar, Mr. Allred, …
Stakeholder Effects
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Law enforcement, justice-system actors, and affected communities
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Bill Structure & Actor Mappings
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