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Introduced
03/29/2021
03/29/2021
In Committee
10/19/2021
10/19/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2023
01/03/2023
Introduced Session
117th Congress
Bill Summary
A BILL To amend title 18, United States Code, to combat straw purchases of firearms and deter firearms trafficking.
AI Summary
This bill, the Prevent Gun Trafficking Act, aims to combat straw purchases of firearms and deter firearms trafficking. It amends federal law to make it unlawful for a person to knowingly purchase or acquire a firearm from a licensed dealer on behalf of a third party, or to solicit someone else to purchase a firearm for the purpose of obtaining it or transferring it to a third party. The bill also expands federal forfeiture laws to include firearms involved in unlicensed sales or illegal gun transfers, and increases criminal penalties for violations related to straw purchases and gun trafficking.
Committee Categories
Justice, Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (26)
Robin Kelly (D)*,
Joyce Beatty (D),
Earl Blumenauer (D),
Sean Casten (D),
Lou Correa (D),
Suzan DelBene (D),
Mark DeSaulnier (D),
Dwight Evans (D),
John Garamendi (D),
Jahana Hayes (D),
Steven Horsford (D),
Andy Kim (D),
Alan Lowenthal (D),
Carolyn Maloney (D),
Lucy McBath (D),
Gregory Meeks (D),
Gwen Moore (D),
Seth Moulton (D),
Eleanor Holmes Norton (D),
Ilhan Omar (D),
Ayanna Pressley (D),
Mike Quigley (D),
Mikie Sherrill (D),
Tom Suozzi (D),
Bonnie Watson Coleman (D),
Nikema Williams (D),
Last Action
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security. (on 10/19/2021)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/2280/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/hr2280/BILLS-117hr2280ih.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/hr2280/BILLS-117hr2280ih.pdf.pdf |
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