HR 1559 · 102th Congress · Crime and Law Enforcement

To prohibit the importation of semiautomatic assault weapons, large capacity ammunition feeding devices, and certain accessories.

Introduced 1991-03-21· Sponsored by Rep. Gibbons, Sam [D-FL-7]· House

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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.(1991-11-22)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Prohibits the importation into the United States of any assault weapon, large capacity ammunition feeding devices, or assault weapon accessories, with specified exceptions.…

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Cosponsors (20)

19 Democrats1 Republican
Rep. Russo, Martin A. [D-IL-3]IL
Rep. Guarini, Frank J. [D-NJ-14]NJ
Rep. Coyne, William J. [D-PA-14]PA
Rep. Moody, Jim [D-WI-5]WI
Rep. Stark, Fortney Pete [D-CA-9]CA
Rep. Rangel, Charles B. [D-NY-16]NY
Rep. Ford, Harold E. [D-TN-9]TN
Rep. Cardin, Benjamin L. [D-MD-3]MD
Rep. Matsui, Robert T. [D-CA-3]CA
Rep. Berman, Howard L. [D-CA-26]CA
Rep. Morella, Constance A. [R-MD-8]MD
Rep. Fascell, Dante B. [D-FL-19]FL
Rep. Beilenson, Anthony C. [D-CA-23]CA
Rep. Ackerman, Gary L. [D-NY-7]NY
Rep. Lipinski, William O. [D-IL-5]IL
Rep. Studds, Gerry E. [D-MA-10]MA
Rep. Lehman, William [D-FL-17]FL
Rep. Kennedy, Joseph P., II [D-MA-8]MA
Rep. Frank, Barney [D-MA-4]MA
Rep. DeLauro, Rosa L. [D-CT-3]CT