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Assault Weapons Prohibition Act of 1993

Introduced: April 7, 1993 Introduced by: Mfume, Kweisi Democratic · Maryland 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.
Apr 13, 1993
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime and Criminal Justice.
Apr 7, 1993
Introduced in House
Apr 7, 1993
Referred to the House Committee on Judiciary.
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 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Assault Weapons Prohibition Act of 1993 - Amends the Federal criminal code to prohibit the transfer or possession of an assault weapon, with exceptions.

Authorizes the Secretary of the Treasury to recommend to the Congress that the definition of an assault weapon (as specified under this Act) be modified.

Provides enhanced penalties for the use of an assault weapon during and in relation to any crime of violence or drug trafficking crime.

Directs the Attorney General to: (1) investigate and study the effect of this Act on violent and drug-related crime; and (2) evaluate the recreational and other noncriminal uses of assault weapons.

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

Source documents hosted by congress.gov.

 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 6
All 6 Democratic 3
CONYERS, JOHN
· Nov 19, 1993
 D
Norton, Eleanor Holmes
District of Columbia · Apr 7, 1993
 D
Pelosi, Nancy
California · Apr 7, 1993
RUSH, BOBBY
· Apr 7, 1993
 D
Scott, Robert C. "Bobby"
Virginia · Apr 7, 1993
SERRANO, JOSE
· Apr 7, 1993
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APA
U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 1706: Assault Weapons Prohibition Act of 1993. 103rd Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/103-HR-1706/
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"H.R. 1706: Assault Weapons Prohibition Act of 1993." 103rd Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/103-HR-1706/.
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H.R. 1706, 103rd Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/103-HR-1706/.
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