US HB2959 | 2019-2020 | 116th Congress
Status
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 4-0)
Status: Introduced on May 23 2019 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2019-06-26 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
Pending: House Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on May 23 2019 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2019-06-26 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
Pending: House Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
To remove assault weapons and large capacity ammunition feeding devices from circulation, and for other purposes.
Title
Freedom from Assault Weapons Act
Sponsors
| Rep. Eric Swalwell [D-CA] | Rep. Alcee Hastings [D-FL] | Rep. Eleanor Norton [D-DC] | Rep. Donald Payne [D-NJ] |
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2019-06-26 | House | Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security. |
| 2019-05-23 | House | Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. |
| 2019-05-23 | House | Introduced in House |
Same As/Similar To
HB1296 (Related) 2019-02-15 - Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
SB66 (Related) 2019-01-09 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S103-104)
SB3254 (Related) 2020-02-05 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
HB5717 (Related) 2020-03-10 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
SB66 (Related) 2019-01-09 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S103-104)
SB3254 (Related) 2020-02-05 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
HB5717 (Related) 2020-03-10 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
Subjects
Administrative law and regulatory procedures
Crime and law enforcement
Criminal justice information and records
Criminal procedure and sentencing
Firearms and explosives
Law enforcement administration and funding
Licensing and registrations
Retail and wholesale trades
Trade restrictions
Crime and law enforcement
Criminal justice information and records
Criminal procedure and sentencing
Firearms and explosives
Law enforcement administration and funding
Licensing and registrations
Retail and wholesale trades
Trade restrictions
US Congress State Sources
| Type | Source |
|---|---|
| Summary | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/2959/all-info |
| Text | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr2959/BILLS-116hr2959ih.pdf |
