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US S2161Hadiya Pendleton and Nyasia Pryear-Yard Gun Trafficking and Crime Prevention Act of 2017
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Introduced
11/27/2017
11/27/2017
In Committee
11/27/2017
11/27/2017
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018
12/31/2018
Introduced Session
115th Congress
Bill Summary
Hadiya Pendleton and Nyasia Pryear-Yard Gun Trafficking and Crime Prevention Act of 2017 This bill amends the federal criminal code to make 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. The U.S. Sentencing Commission must review and, if appropriate, amend the sentencing guidelines and policy statements that apply to persons convicted of trafficking in firearms.
AI Summary
This bill amends the federal criminal code to create a stand-alone criminal offense for firearms trafficking. The bill establishes penalties of up to 20 years in prison (or up to 25 years if the person acted as an organizer) for individuals who engage in the unlawful shipping, transporting, transferring, or disposing of two or more firearms in interstate or foreign commerce, or who make false statements related to the purchase, receipt, or acquisition of such firearms. The U.S. Sentencing Commission is directed to review and, if appropriate, increase the sentencing guidelines for these firearms trafficking offenses, particularly when committed by a member of a gang, cartel, organized crime ring, or other criminal enterprise.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (on 11/27/2017)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/115th-congress/senate-bill/2161/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/115/bills/s2161/BILLS-115s2161is.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/115/bills/s2161/BILLS-115s2161is.pdf.pdf |
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