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Assault Weapon Act of 1993

Introduced: March 18, 1993 See on congress.gov

Everywhere this bill has been 6 steps

Introduced

In committee

Reported out

Passed House

Passed Senate

To President

Became law

May 5, 1994

See H.R.4296.

Aug 6, 1993

Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H6362-6363)

Mar 24, 1993

Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime and Criminal Justice.

Mar 19, 1993

Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E722)

Mar 18, 1993

Introduced in House

Mar 18, 1993

Referred to the House Committee on Judiciary.

Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Assault Weapon Act of 1993 - Prohibits the importation or manufacture of: (1) a firearm having features designed to facilitate the attachment of a silencer, bayonet, grenade launcher, flash suppressor, or folding stock; (2) such features; (3) a shotgun with a fixed magazine which is capable of holding seven or more rounds of ammunition; or (4) a detachable magazine, feed strip, or similar device which has a capacity of, or can be readily converted to accept, ten or more rounds of ammunition or related parts. Provides for a fine, imprisonment, or both for violation of such prohibition.

Provides for enhanced penalties for the possession or use of such a firearm weapon or related device in a crime of violence or drug trafficking crime.

What's happening now May 5, 1994

See H.R.4296.

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