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Democrats Reintroduce Assault Weapons Ban to Honor Dianne Feinstein

Led by Sen. Adam Schiff, the proposed legislation seeks to revive the 1994 ban, but faces steep challenges in a Republican-controlled Congress.

WASHINGTON, DC - APRIL 30: U.S. Sen. Adam Schiff (D-CA) speaks at a press conference introducing the Assault Weapons Ban of 2025 on April 30, 2025 in Washington, DC. The legislation would ban the manufacture and sale of assault weapons at the state level to help prevent future mass shootings. Schiff was joined by (L-R) Rep. Lucy McBath (D-GA), Sen. Chris Murphy (D-CT) and Sen. Alex Padilla (D-CA). (Photo by Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images)
U.S. Sen. Adam Schiff (D-CA) speaks at a press conference introducing the Assault Weapons Ban of 2025 on April 30, 2025 in Washington, DC. The legislation would ban the manufacture and sale of assault weapons at the state level to help prevent future mass shootings. Schiff was joined by (L-R) Rep. Lucy McBath (D-GA), Sen. Chris Murphy (D-CT) and Sen. Alex Padilla (D-CA). (Photo by Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images)
Sen. Adam Schiff (D-CA) arrives for Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee hearing where Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) director Rohit Chopra will testify on Capitol Hill on December 11, 2024 in Washington, DC. The powerful financial watchdog agency is facing an uncertain future, with renewed Republican efforts to weaken the agency under a second Trump administration. The CFPB, established in 2010 through the Dodd-Frank Wall Street reform law to combat financial system abuses, has long been a target of conservative criticism. (Kent Nishimura/Getty)
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Overview

  • Sen. Adam Schiff introduced the Assault Weapons Ban of 2025, aiming to prohibit the sale, manufacture, import, and transfer of military-style assault weapons.
  • The bill is co-sponsored by Sens. Chris Murphy, Alex Padilla, Richard Blumenthal, and Rep. Lucy McBath, with backing from prominent gun-control groups like Brady and Giffords.
  • Supporters cite data showing a 37% decline in mass shootings during the 1994–2004 ban, though a DOJ report disputes its impact on overall crime reduction.
  • Schiff emphasized the legislation as a tribute to the late Sen. Dianne Feinstein, who championed the original 1994 ban, while advocating for urgent action on gun violence.
  • Despite Democratic efforts, the bill is unlikely to pass under Republican control of Congress and the White House, reflecting ongoing partisan divides over gun control.