# 115-hr-5077: Assault Weapons Ban of 2018

115-hr-5077, Assault Weapons Ban of 2018, is a 115th Congress bill sponsored by Rep. Wilson, Frederica S. [D-FL-24] (D-FL); status Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations. (as of 2025-11-18).

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## Facts
- Bill: 115-hr-5077
- Congress: 115
- Title: Assault Weapons Ban of 2018
- Status: Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
- Introduced: 2018-02-20
- Sponsor: Rep. Wilson, Frederica S. [D-FL-24] (D-FL)
- Cosponsors: 1
- Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement
- Touches household money: no
- Last recorded action: 2025-11-18

## Summary

Assault Weapons Ban of 2018 This bill amends the federal criminal code to make 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; (2) permanently inoperable; (3) an antique; or (4) a rifle or shotgun specifically identified by make and model. Additionally, the bill does not prohibit, 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 amends the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to allow 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.

## Cosponsors (1)

- Rep. Cicilline, David N. [D-RI-1] (D-RI), 2018-02-20T00:00:00.000Z

## Related bills

- 115-hr-7368: Federal Employee Retroactive Pay Fairness Act
- 115-hr-7228: Reproductive Rights are Human Rights Act of 2018
- 115-hr-7141: Workplace Violence Prevention for Health Care and Social Service Workers Act
- 115-hr-7109: Restoring Justice for Workers Act
- 115-hr-7062: Never Forget the Heroes: Permanent Authorization of the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund Act
- 115-hr-6953: GIRLS Act

## Sources
- [115-hr-5077 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/115th-congress/house-bill/5077)

## Related
- [115-hr-7368: Federal Employee Retroactive Pay Fairness Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/115-hr-7368)
- [115-hr-7228: Reproductive Rights are Human Rights Act of 2018](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/115-hr-7228)
- [115-hr-7141: Workplace Violence Prevention for Health Care and Social Service Workers Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/115-hr-7141)
- [115-hr-7109: Restoring Justice for Workers Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/115-hr-7109)
- [115-hr-7062: Never Forget the Heroes: Permanent Authorization of the September 11th Victim C…](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/115-hr-7062)
- [115-hr-6953: GIRLS Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/115-hr-6953)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/115-hr-5077 (as of 2025-11-18).