1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Assault Weapons Ban of 2023 . 2. Definitions (a) In general Section 921(a) of title 18, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: (38) The term semiautomatic pistol means any repeating pistol that— (A) utilizes a portion of the energy of a firing cartridge to extract the fired cartridge case and chamber the next round; and (B) requires a separate pull of the trigger to fire each cartridge. (39) The term semiautomatic shotgun means any repeating shotgun that— (A) utilizes a portion of the energy of a firing shell to extract the fired shell casing and chamber the next round; and (B) requires a separate pull of the trigger to fire each shell. (40) The term semiautomatic assault weapon means any of the following, regardless of country of manufacture or caliber of ammunition accepted: (A) A semiautomatic rifle that— (i) has the capacity to accept a detachable ammunition feeding device; and (ii) has any 1 of the following: (I) A pistol grip. (II) A forward grip. (III) A folding, telescoping, or detachable stock, or a stock that is otherwise foldable or adjustable in a manner that operates to reduce the length, size, or any other dimension, or otherwise enhances the concealability, of the weapon. (IV) A grenade launcher. (V) A barrel shroud. (VI) A threaded barrel. (B) A semiautomatic rifle that has a fixed ammunition feeding device with the capacity to accept more than 15 rounds, except for an attached tubular device designed to accept, and capable of operating only with, .22 caliber rimfire ammunition. (C) Any part, combination of parts, component, device, attachment, or accessory that is designed or functions to accelerate the rate of fire of a semiautomatic firearm but not convert the semiautomatic firearm into a machinegun. (D) A semiautomatic pistol that— (i) has an ammunition feeding device that is not a fixed ammunition feeding device