H.R. 1808 · 117th Congress

Assault Weapons Ban of 2022

Introduced on Mar 11, 2021 by David N. Cicilline (D-RI-1). 212 cosponsors, all from the sponsor's party. Latest action (Aug 1, 2022): Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

Stage
Passed one chamber
Introduced
Mar 11, 2021
Cosponsors
212
0 from the other party
Policy area
Crime and Law Enforcement
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Progress

The furthest stage the measure reached. Simple and concurrent resolutions do not go to the President.

  1. Introduced
  2. Reported by committee
  3. Passed one chamber
  4. 4Passed both chambers
  5. 5Sent to the President
  6. 6Became law

Official title

To regulate assault weapons, to ensure that the right to keep and bear arms is not unlimited, and for other purposes.

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

Summary

By the Congressional Research Service (Passed House, Jul 29, 2022). Public domain.

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 individuals who surrender a SAW or LCAFD under a buy-back program.

Sponsor and cosponsors

Cosponsors by party as of the day they signed on. Original cosponsors signed on the day of introduction.

David N. CicillineD-RI-1Sponsor

Democrats · 212

Roll calls

Recorded votes on the measure. Most measures move by voice vote or unanimous consent, which record no individual positions.

  1. On Motion to Recommit
    Jul 29, 2022· House· Procedural· Failed 207–220
  2. On Passage
    Jul 29, 2022· House· Passage· Passed 217–213

History

Every action as published, oldest first. Roll calls link to how each member voted.

  1. Mar 11, 2021Introduced in House
  2. Mar 11, 2021Introduced in House
  3. Mar 11, 2021 · HouseReferred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
  4. May 18, 2021 · HouseReferred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
  5. Jul 20, 2022 · HouseSubcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security Discharged.
  6. Jul 20, 2022 · HouseCommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
  7. Jul 20, 2022 · HouseOrdered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 25 - 18.
  8. Jul 26, 2022Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 117-442.
  9. Jul 26, 2022 · HouseReported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 117-442.
  10. Jul 26, 2022 · HousePlaced on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 346.
  11. Jul 29, 2022 · HouseRules Committee Resolution H. Res. 1302 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 1808 with 1 hour of general debate. Motion to recommit allowed. Bill is closed to amendments.
  12. Jul 29, 2022 · HouseRule H. Res. 1302 passed House.
  13. Jul 29, 2022 · HouseConsidered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1302. (consideration: CR H7499-7527)
  14. Jul 29, 2022 · HouseRule provides for consideration of H.R. 1808 with 1 hour of general debate. Motion to recommit allowed. Bill is closed to amendments.
  15. Jul 29, 2022 · HouseDEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 1808.
  16. Jul 29, 2022 · HouseThe previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
  17. Jul 29, 2022 · HouseMr. Fitzgerald moved to recommit to the Committee on the Judiciary.
  18. Jul 29, 2022 · HouseThe previous question on the motion to recommit was ordered pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XIX.
  19. Jul 29, 2022 · HouseOn motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 207 - 220 (Roll no. 409).House · Roll call 409
  20. Jul 29, 2022Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 217 - 213 (Roll no. 410).House · Roll call 410
  21. Jul 29, 2022 · HouseOn passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 217 - 213 (Roll no. 410). (text: CR H7499-7511)House · Roll call 410
  22. Jul 29, 2022 · HouseMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  23. Jul 29, 2022 · HouseThe Clerk was authorized to correct section numbers, punctuation, and cross references, and to make other necessary technical and conforming corrections in the engrossment of H.R. 1808.
  24. Aug 1, 2022 · SenateReceived in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

Committees

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Agencies in its committees' jurisdiction

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  • Senate roll-call votes and DW-NOMINATE scores (Voteview (UCLA Department of Political Science))Lewis, Jeffrey B., Keith Poole, Howard Rosenthal, Adam Boche, Aaron Rudkin, and Luke Sonnet (2026). Voteview: Congressional Roll-Call Votes Database. https://voteview.com/ · data current to Oct 3, 2026 · loaded Oct 3, 2026 · license: Free to use with the required citation
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  • Positions are shown only where a roll call recorded them; voice votes and unanimous consent record none.