H.R. 1808 - 117th Congress (2021-2022) - Assault Weapons Ban of 2022

This bill makes it a crime to knowingly import, sell, manufacture, transfer, or possess a semiautomatic assault weapon (SAW) or large capacity ammunition feeding device (LCAFD).

The prohibition does not apply to a firearm that is (1) manually operated by bolt, pump, lever, or slide action; (2) permanently inoperable; (3) an antique; or (4) a rifle or shotgun specifically identified by make and model.

The bill also exempts from the prohibition the following, with respect to a SAW or LCAFD:

importation, sale, manufacture, transfer, or possession related to certain law enforcement efforts, or authorized tests or experiments;
importation, sale, transfer, or possession related to securing nuclear materials; and
possession by a retired law enforcement officer.

The bill permits continued possession, sale, or transfer of a grandfathered SAW, which must be securely stored. A licensed gun dealer must conduct a background check prior to the sale or transfer of a grandfathered SAW between private parties.

The bill permits continued possession of, but prohibits sale or transfer of, a grandfathered LCAFD.

Newly manufactured LCAFDs must display serial number identification. Newly manufactured SAWs and LCAFDs must display the date of manufacture.

The bill also allows a state or local government to use Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program funds to compensate individuals who surrender a SAW or LCAFD under a buy-back program.

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August 1, 2022

July 29, 2022

July 26, 2022

March 11, 2021

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08/01/2022

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

07/29/2022

The Clerk was authorized to correct section numbers, punctuation, and cross references, and to make other necessary technical and conforming corrections in the engrossment of H.R. 1808.

07/29/2022

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

07/29/2022

On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 217 - 213 (Roll no. 410). (text: CR H7499-7511)

07/29/2022

Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 217 - 213 (Roll no. 410).

07/29/2022

On motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 207 - 220 (Roll no. 409).

07/29/2022

The previous question on the motion to recommit was ordered pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XIX.

07/29/2022

Mr. Fitzgerald moved to recommit to the Committee on the Judiciary.

07/29/2022

The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.

07/29/2022

DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 1808.

07/29/2022

Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 1808 with 1 hour of general debate. Motion to recommit allowed. Bill is closed to amendments.

07/29/2022

Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1302. (consideration: CR H7499-7527)

07/29/2022

Rule H. Res. 1302 passed House.

07/29/2022

Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 1302 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 1808 with 1 hour of general debate. Motion to recommit allowed. Bill is closed to amendments.

07/26/2022

Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 346.

07/26/2022

Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 117-442.

07/20/2022

Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 25 - 18.

07/20/2022

Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

07/20/2022

Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security Discharged.

05/18/2021

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

03/11/2021

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

03/11/2021

Introduced in House

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Mar 8, 2023 8:11:57 PM