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Adds a new subparagraph (J) to 34 U.S.C. 10152(a)(1) to allow grant funds to be used for compensation for surrendered semiautomatic assault weapons and large capacity ammunition feeding devices under buy-back programs.
Adds new definitions (numbered (38) through (53)) to 18 U.S.C. 921(a), defining terms such as 'semiautomatic pistol', 'semiautomatic shotgun', 'semiautomatic assault weapon', 'large capacity ammunition feeding device', and related terms.
Repeals subsection (s) of 18 U.S.C. 922.
Amends 18 U.S.C. 922(y)(2) by striking the text ", (g)(5)(B), and (s)(3)(B)(v)(II)" and inserting "and (g)(5)(B)".
Amends 18 U.S.C. 925A by striking the phrase "subsection (s) or (t) of section 922" and inserting "section 922(s)".
Amends 18 U.S.C. 925B by striking the reference to "section 922(t)" and inserting a reference to "section 922(s)".
Modifies the cross-reference in 18 U.S.C. 924(a)(1)(B) to expand the list of section 922 subsections included for penalties.
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Introduced April 30, 2025 by Lucy Mcbath · Last progress April 30, 2025
Creates a new federal regime that defines and restricts a wide range of semiautomatic firearms and large-capacity ammunition feeding devices, bans future sale/possession of those newly defined "semiautomatic assault weapons" (with limited, lawfully owned items grandfathered), and imposes new transfer, storage, identification, and reporting requirements. It also directs the Attorney General to publish a record of assault weapons used in crimes, requires licensed dealers to handle most private transfers of grandfathered assault weapons, allows Byrne grant funds to pay for buyback compensation, and preserves the remainder of the law if any part is invalidated by a court.
The bill adds many technical statutory definitions to 18 U.S.C. § 921(a); creates new prohibitions, exemptions, and enforcement mechanisms; amends penalty cross-references; authorizes the Attorney General to issue implementing regulations (including limited fee caps); and adds a safe-storage rule and seizure/forfeiture and reporting updates tied to the new definitions.
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Introduced in House