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Assault Weapon Financing Accountability Act

1/10/2024, 9:45 AM

Summary of Bill HR 4289

Bill 118 hr 4289, also known as the Assault Weapon Financing Accountability Act, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The main purpose of this bill is to address the issue of financing for assault weapons.

The bill aims to increase accountability and transparency in the financing of assault weapons by requiring financial institutions to report any transactions involving the financing of assault weapons to the Department of Justice. This would help to track and monitor the flow of funds related to the purchase of these weapons.

Additionally, the bill includes provisions to prohibit the use of federal funds for the financing of assault weapons. This measure is intended to prevent taxpayer dollars from being used to support the purchase of these weapons. Overall, the Assault Weapon Financing Accountability Act seeks to address the issue of assault weapons by targeting the financing of these weapons. By increasing accountability and transparency in this area, the bill aims to reduce the availability and use of assault weapons in the United States.

Current Status of Bill HR 4289

Bill HR 4289 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 22, 2023. Bill HR 4289 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on June 22, 2023.  Bill HR 4289's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. as of June 22, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 4289

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
80
Democrat Cosponsors
80
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 4289

Primary Policy Focus

Crime and Law Enforcement

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 4289

Assault Weapon Financing Accountability Act
Assault Weapon Financing Accountability Act
To amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit short-term, Buy Now, Pay Later loans for the purchase of semiautomatic assault weapons.

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