Restrict financial institutions from processing transactions for the purchase of assault weapons.
One policy goal, tracked across every bill that has carried it.
What’s happening with Assault Weapon Financing Accountability Act?
H.R. 8694 remains in the House Committee on the Judiciary as of May 6, 2026. The committee members must act next to schedule a vote, but most bills fail because they never receive a committee hearing. This effort follows a similar path to H.R. 4289, which expired in the previous session without a vote.
Updated July 9, 2026 · Generated by AI. Always verify with official sources.
Where it stands
Now carried by Assault Weapon Financing Accountability Act (H.R. 8694 (119th)) →
Legislative Progress
How we got here
Every bill that has carried this goal, oldest first.
Died with Congress · Jan 3, 2025
Died when the 118th Congress ended without final passage. Bills must be reintroduced under a new number to be revived.
Reintroduced · Jan 3, 2025
Reintroduced from H.R. 4289 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
H.R. 4289 (118th) →
Vehicles
Who’s behind it
John Larson (D-CT)Wrote and sponsored the current bill.