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HR1808: Assault Weapons Ban of 2022

117th Congress (2021–2023) · House bill · Sponsor: Rep. Cicilline, David N. [D-RI-1]

This page covers HR1808 in the 117th Congress. Bill numbers start over every Congress, so HR1808 in another Congress is a different bill.


Key facts

Item Detail
Roll-call votes 2
Chamber House
Latest vote 2022-07-29: Passed
Latest action 2022-08-01: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Policy area Crime and Law Enforcement
Official record Congress.gov

What the bill does

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, except for certain shotguns; (2) permanently inoperable; (3) an antique; (4) only capable of firing rimfire ammunition; or (5) 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 LCAF Ds must display serial number identification. Newly manufactured SAWs and LCAF Ds 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.

Subjects: Administrative law and regulatory procedures, Criminal justice information and records, Criminal procedure and sentencing, Department of Justice, Firearms and explosives, Law enforcement administration and funding, Licensing and registrations, Retail and wholesale trades, Trade restrictions


Roll-call votes on HR1808 (117th Congress)

Every recorded vote on this bill, newest first, with a link to the official tally. Member-by-member positions are on each member’s profile.

Date Chamber Question Result Yea Nay Not voting Record
2022-07-29 House Yea-and-Nay Passed 147 150 0 Official tally
2022-07-29 House Yea-and-Nay Failed 147 149 0 Official tally

Frequently asked

What is HR1808 in the 117th Congress?

HR1808 (Assault Weapons Ban of 2022) was introduced in the 117th Congress (2021–2023) by Rep. Cicilline, David N. [D-RI-1].

What is the latest action on HR1808?

On 2022-08-01: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

How many roll-call votes were held on HR1808?

2 recorded votes in the 117th Congress. The most recent, on 2022-07-29, was "Yea-and-Nay": Passed.