
Assault Weapons Ban of 2022
Policy Area: Crime and Law Enforcement
Sponsor: Rep. Cicilline, David N. [D-RI-1] (D-RI)
Latest Action (2022-08-01): Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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 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 indivi
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
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How members voted on HR1808. 593 total positions across all roll calls for this bill.
| Member | Date | Question | Vote | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robert B. Aderholt (R-Alabama) | 2022-07-29 | Yea-and-Nay | Nay | Passed |
| Jake Auchincloss (D-Massachusetts) | 2022-07-29 | Yea-and-Nay | Yea | Passed |
| Mark E. Amodei (R-Nevada) | 2022-07-29 | Yea-and-Nay | Nay | Passed |
| Alma S. Adams (D-North Carolina) | 2022-07-29 | Yea-and-Nay | Yea | Passed |
| Pete Aguilar (D-California) | 2022-07-29 | Yea-and-Nay | Yea | Passed |
| Rick W. Allen (R-Georgia) | 2022-07-29 | Yea-and-Nay | Nay | Passed |
| Jodey C. Arrington (R-Texas) | 2022-07-29 | Yea-and-Nay | Nay | Passed |
| Sanford D. Bishop (D-Georgia) | 2022-07-29 | Yea-and-Nay | Yea | Passed |
| Cliff Bentz (R-Oregon) | 2022-07-29 | Yea-and-Nay | Nay | Passed |
| Stephanie I. Bice (R-Oklahoma) | 2022-07-29 | Yea-and-Nay | Nay | Passed |
| Lauren Boebert (R-Colorado) | 2022-07-29 | Yea-and-Nay | Nay | Passed |
| Gus M. Bilirakis (R-Florida) | 2022-07-29 | Yea-and-Nay | Nay | Passed |
| Vern Buchanan (R-Florida) | 2022-07-29 | Yea-and-Nay | Nay | Passed |
| Suzanne Bonamici (D-Oregon) | 2022-07-29 | Yea-and-Nay | Yea | Passed |
| Joyce Beatty (D-Ohio) | 2022-07-29 | Yea-and-Nay | Yea | Passed |
| Andy Barr (R-Kentucky) | 2022-07-29 | Yea-and-Nay | Nay | Passed |
| Julia Brownley (D-California) | 2022-07-29 | Yea-and-Nay | Yea | Passed |
| Ami Bera (D-California) | 2022-07-29 | Yea-and-Nay | Yea | Passed |
| Brian Babin (R-Texas) | 2022-07-29 | Yea-and-Nay | Nay | Passed |
| Donald S. Beyer (D-Virginia) | 2022-07-29 | Yea-and-Nay | Yea | Passed |
| Mike Bost (R-Illinois) | 2022-07-29 | Yea-and-Nay | Nay | Passed |
| Brendan F. Boyle (D-Pennsylvania) | 2022-07-29 | Yea-and-Nay | Yea | Passed |
| Don Bacon (R-Nebraska) | 2022-07-29 | Yea-and-Nay | Nay | Passed |
| Jim Banks (R-Indiana) | 2022-07-29 | Yea-and-Nay | Nay | Passed |
| Nanette Diaz Barragán (D-California) | 2022-07-29 | Yea-and-Nay | Yea | Passed |
| Jack Bergman (R-Michigan) | 2022-07-29 | Yea-and-Nay | Nay | Passed |
| Andy Biggs (R-Arizona) | 2022-07-29 | Yea-and-Nay | Nay | Passed |
| Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-Delaware) | 2022-07-29 | Yea-and-Nay | Yea | Passed |
| Ted Budd (R-North Carolina) | 2022-07-29 | Yea-and-Nay | Nay | Passed |
| Troy Balderson (R-Ohio) | 2022-07-29 | Yea-and-Nay | Nay | Passed |
| James R. Baird (R-Indiana) | 2022-07-29 | Yea-and-Nay | Nay | Passed |
| Tim Burchett (R-Tennessee) | 2022-07-29 | Yea-and-Nay | Nay | Passed |
| Shontel M. Brown (D-Ohio) | 2022-07-29 | Yea-and-Nay | Yea | Passed |
| Ken Calvert (R-California) | 2022-07-29 | Yea-and-Nay | Nay | Passed |
| James E. Clyburn (D-South Carolina) | 2022-07-29 | Yea-and-Nay | Yea | Passed |
| Kat Cammack (R-Florida) | 2022-07-29 | Yea-and-Nay | Nay | Passed |
| John R. Carter (R-Texas) | 2022-07-29 | Yea-and-Nay | Nay | Passed |
| Tom Cole (R-Oklahoma) | 2022-07-29 | Yea-and-Nay | Nay | Passed |
| Ed Case (D-Hawaii) | 2022-07-29 | Yea-and-Nay | Yea | Passed |
| Jim Costa (D-California) | 2022-07-29 | Yea-and-Nay | Yea | Passed |
| Emanuel Cleaver (D-Missouri) | 2022-07-29 | Yea-and-Nay | Yea | Passed |
| Henry Cuellar (D-Texas) | 2022-07-29 | Yea-and-Nay | Nay | Passed |
| Kathy Castor (D-Florida) | 2022-07-29 | Yea-and-Nay | Yea | Passed |
| Yvette D. Clarke (D-New York) | 2022-07-29 | Yea-and-Nay | Yea | Passed |
| Steve Cohen (D-Tennessee) | 2022-07-29 | Yea-and-Nay | Yea | Passed |
| Joe Courtney (D-Connecticut) | 2022-07-29 | Yea-and-Nay | Yea | Passed |
| André Carson (D-Indiana) | 2022-07-29 | Yea-and-Nay | Yea | Passed |
| Judy Chu (D-California) | 2022-07-29 | Yea-and-Nay | Yea | Passed |
| Eric A. "Rick" Crawford (R-Arkansas) | 2022-07-29 | Yea-and-Nay | Nay | Passed |
| Joaquin Castro (D-Texas) | 2022-07-29 | Yea-and-Nay | Yea | Passed |
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HR1808 is the Assault Weapons Ban of 2022, introduced in the House of the 119th U.S. Congress by Rep. Cicilline, David N. [D-RI-1] (D-RI). 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.
HR1808 was sponsored by Rep. Cicilline, David N. [D-RI-1] (D-RI). Cosponsors and roll-call positions are listed on this page.
As of 2022-08-01, HR1808 Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary..
HR1808 has had 2 roll-call votes on record. The most recent: 2022-07-29 — Yea-and-Nay (Failed).
HR1808 is categorized under "Crime and Law Enforcement." Browse other bills in this area at /topic-crime-and-law-enforcement/.
Each member’s vote is shown on this page, with party affiliation, state, and the official vote question. Click any member to see their full voting record.