Bill Sponsor
House Bill 5286
115th Congress(2017-2018)
Mass Violence Prevention Reform Act
Introduced
Introduced
Introduced in House on Mar 14, 2018
Overview
Text
Sponsor
Introduced
Mar 14, 2018
Latest Action
Apr 30, 2018
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
The primary form of legislative measure used to propose law. Depending on the chamber of origin, bills begin with a designation of either H.R. or S. Joint resolution is another form of legislative measure used to propose law.
Bill Number
5286
Congress
115
Policy Area
Crime and Law Enforcement
Crime and Law Enforcement
Primary focus of measure is criminal offenses, investigation and prosecution, procedure and sentencing; corrections and imprisonment; juvenile crime; law enforcement administration. Measures concerning terrorism may fall under Emergency Management or International Affairs policy areas.
Sponsorship by Party
Republican
Florida
Republican
New York
House Votes (0)
Senate Votes (0)
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary

Mass Violence Prevention Reform Act

This bill makes it unlawful to transfer or receive an assault rifle during the 60-day period following enactment. An individual who knowingly violates the prohibition is subject to criminal penalties.

During the 60-day moratorium, the Department of Health and Human Services, the Federal Bureau of Investigation, and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives must make recommendations to Congress: (1) on a legal definition of "assault weapon" and (2) on other policies related to firearms that are in the interest of public health.

Text (1)
March 14, 2018
Actions (4)
04/30/2018
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
03/16/2018
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
03/14/2018
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
03/14/2018
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
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