United States 118th Congress Status: In Committee 1 D cosponsors

HR 698 — Assault Weapons Ban of 2023

Last action — ASSUMING FIRST SPONSORSHIP - Mrs. McBath asked unanimous consent that she may hereafter be considered as the first sponsor of H.R. 698, a bill originally introduced by Representative Cicilline, for the purpose of adding cosponsors and requesting reprintings pursuant to clause 7 of rule XII. Agreed to without objection.

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 118th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there are no live odds of enactment. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Summary

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

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Introduced in House

  2. Introduced in House

  3. Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

  4. ASSUMING FIRST SPONSORSHIP - Mrs. McBath asked unanimous consent that she may hereafter be considered as the first sponsor of H.R. 698, a bill originally introduced by Representative Cicilline, for the purpose of adding cosponsors and requesting reprintings pursuant to clause 7 of rule XII. Agreed to without objection.

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 546 not signed on

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Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (546)

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Frequently asked questions

What does HR 698 do?
To regulate assault weapons, to ensure that the right to keep and bear arms is not unlimited, and for other purposes.
Who sponsors HR 698?
HR 698 is sponsored by Cicilline, David N. (Democratic).
What is the current status of HR 698?
This bill died with 118th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track HR 698?
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