To regulate the importation, manufacture, possession, sale or transfer of assault weapons, and for other purposes.
The bill’s titles are written by its sponsor.
Sponsor and status
David Cicilline
Sponsor. Representative for Rhode Island's 1st congressional district. Democrat.
115th Congress (2017–2019)
This bill was introduced on February 26, 2018, in a previous session of Congress, but it did not receive a vote.
Although this bill was not enacted, its provisions could have become law by being included in another bill. It is common for legislative text to be introduced concurrently in multiple bills (called companion bills), re-introduced in subsequent sessions of Congress in new bills, or added to larger bills (sometimes called omnibus bills).
178 Cosponsors (178 Democrats)
Position statements
What legislators are saying
“Local Students Join Gun Safety Town Hall”
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Rep. Gerald Connolly [D-VA11]
(Co-sponsor)
on May 9, 2018
“Rep. Waters Statement on Santa Fe High School Shooting”
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Rep. Maxine Waters [D-CA43]
(Co-sponsor)
on May 18, 2018
“Delaney Joins Local Students for Gun Violence Walkout, Answers Questions at Wootton High School”
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Rep. John K. Delaney [D-MD6, 2013-2018]
(Co-sponsor)
on Mar 14, 2018
History
Dec 16, 2015
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Earlier Version —
Introduced
This activity took place on a related bill, H.R. 4269 (114th). |
Feb 26, 2018
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Introduced
Bills and resolutions are referred to committees which debate the bill before possibly sending it on to the whole chamber. |
Feb 15, 2019
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Reintroduced Bill —
Introduced
This activity took place on a related bill, H.R. 1296 (116th). |
Jul 29, 2022
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Reintroduced Bill —
Passed House (Senate next)
This activity took place on a related bill, H.R. 1808 (117th). |
Feb 1, 2023
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Reintroduced Bill —
Introduced
This activity took place on a related bill, H.R. 698. |
H.R. 5087 (115th) was a bill in the United States Congress.
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This bill was introduced in the 115th Congress, which met from Jan 3, 2017 to Jan 3, 2019. Legislation not passed by the end of a Congress is cleared from the books.
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