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Mass Violence Prevention Reform Act

Introduced: March 14, 2018 Introduced by: Mast, Brian J. Republican · Florida See on congress.gov
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Apr 30, 2018
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
Mar 16, 2018
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Mar 14, 2018
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Mar 14, 2018
Introduced in House
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Mass Violence Prevention Reform Act

This bill makes it unlawful to transfer or receive an assault rifle during the 60-day period following enactment. An individual who knowingly violates the prohibition is subject to criminal penalties.

During the 60-day moratorium, the Department of Health and Human Services, the Federal Bureau of Investigation, and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives must make recommendations to Congress: (1) on a legal definition of "assault weapon" and (2) on other policies related to firearms that are in the interest of public health.

What's happening now April 30, 2018

Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.

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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 5286: Mass Violence Prevention Reform Act. 115th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/115-HR-5286/
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"H.R. 5286: Mass Violence Prevention Reform Act." 115th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/115-HR-5286/.
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H.R. 5286, 115th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/115-HR-5286/.
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