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Introduced
02/12/2020
02/12/2020
In Committee
03/10/2020
03/10/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
116th Congress
Bill Summary
A BILL To require lost or stolen firearms to be reported to law enforcement authorities within 48 hours, and for other purposes. 1
AI Summary
This bill, called the Gun Trafficker Detection Act, requires gun owners who are not licensed dealers to report the theft or loss of their firearms to the Attorney General and local law enforcement within 48 hours. Violators can face misdemeanor or felony charges, and those convicted twice or more may be prohibited from receiving firearms for a period of time. The bill also requires updates to the National Instant Criminal Background Check System to account for these new reporting requirements.
Committee Categories
Justice, Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (6)
Sean Casten (D)*,
Ed Case (D),
Madeleine Dean (D),
Theodore Deutch (D),
Alcee Hastings (D),
Robin Kelly (D),
Last Action
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security. (on 03/10/2020)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/5866/all-info | 02/13/2020 |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr5866/BILLS-116hr5866ih.pdf | 02/20/2020 |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr5866/BILLS-116hr5866ih.pdf.pdf | 02/20/2020 |
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