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Assault Weapons Limitation Act of 1993

Introduced: March 24, 1993 Introduced by: Schumer, Charles E. Democratic · New York See on congress.gov
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It never became law before the 103rd Congress (1993–1994) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
 Everywhere this bill has been 4 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
May 5, 1994
See H.R.4296.
Mar 26, 1993
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime and Criminal Justice.
Mar 24, 1993
Referred to the House Committee on Judiciary.
Mar 24, 1993
Introduced in House
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 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Assault Weapons Limitation Act of 1993 - Amends the Federal criminal code to prohibit the: (1) transfer or possession of an assault weapon, with exceptions; (2) sale, shipment, or delivery of an assault weapon to a person who has not completed a form 4473 (prescribed by the Secretary of the Treasury) in connection with the disposition of such weapon; and (3) purchase, possession, or acceptance of delivery of an assault weapon by a person who has not completed such form, with exceptions.

Sets penalties for: (1) the use of an assault weapon during and in relation to any crime of violence or drug trafficking crime; and (2) knowingly violating requirements regarding the completion of form 4473. Prohibits persons convicted of the latter offense from shipping or transporting firearms or ammunition in interstate or foreign commerce.

Directs the Attorney General to investigate the effect of this Act and determine its impact on violent and drug trafficking crime.

What's happening now May 5, 1994

See H.R.4296.

 Related & companion bills 1
  • HR 4296 Procedurally related Public Safety and Recreational Firearms Use Protection Act
 Bill text 1 version

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 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 3
All 3 Democratic 3
D
Pelosi, Nancy
California · May 18, 1993
 D
Scott, Robert C. "Bobby"
Virginia · May 18, 1993
 D
Norton, Eleanor Holmes
District of Columbia · Apr 2, 1993
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 1472: Assault Weapons Limitation Act of 1993. 103rd Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/103-HR-1472/
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"H.R. 1472: Assault Weapons Limitation Act of 1993." 103rd Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/103-HR-1472/.
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H.R. 1472, 103rd Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/103-HR-1472/.
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