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US S730

US S730
Hadiya Pendleton and Nyasia Pryear-Yard Gun Trafficking and Crime Prevention Act of 2019


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Introduced
03/07/2019
In Committee
03/07/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020

Introduced Session

116th Congress

Bill Summary

Hadiya Pendleton and Nyasia Pryear-Yard Gun Trafficking and Crime Prevention Act of 2019 This bill makes trafficking in firearms a stand-alone criminal offense. A person who commits or conspires to commit a gun trafficking offense is subject to criminal penalties—a prison term of up to 20 years (or up to 25 years, if the person also acted as an organizer), a fine, or both.

AI Summary

This bill, the Hadiya Pendleton and Nyasia Pryear-Yard Gun Trafficking and Crime Prevention Act of 2019, makes gun trafficking a standalone criminal offense. It establishes penalties of up to 20 years in prison, a fine, or both for individuals who engage in the unlawful shipping, transportation, transfer, or receipt of two or more firearms across state or international borders, with an additional penalty of up to 5 years for those who act as organizers or supervisors of such activities. The bill also directs the U.S. Sentencing Commission to review and potentially increase the sentencing guidelines for these offenses, particularly when committed by members of gangs, cartels, or organized crime groups.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (on 03/07/2019)

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