US HB4298 | 2009-2010 | 111th Congress
Status
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 19-0)
Status: Introduced on December 11 2009 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2010-03-01 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
Pending: House Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on December 11 2009 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2010-03-01 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
Pending: House Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
Gun Trafficking Prevention Act of 2009 - Amends the federal criminal code to impose a fine and/or 20-year prison term on any person who: (1) knowingly provides or receives from another person two or more firearms if such person knows or has reasonable cause to believe that such transfer would violate a federal, state, or local law punishable by a prison term of more than one year (i.e., a felony); (2) makes materially false statements to a licensed firearm importer, dealer, or manufacturer relating to the purchase, receipt, or acquisition of two or more firearms; or (3) directs, promotes, or facilitates such illegal activity. Increases penalties on licensed firearms importers, dealers, or manufacturers who knowingly violate firearms restrictions under the federal criminal code, including recordkeeping requirements. Expands the authority of the Attorney General to revoke or suspend the license of a firearms dealer for failure to have secure gun storage or safety devices, for transporting armor piercing ammunition, or for violating other federal prohibitions on gun trafficking. Requires the Attorney General to identify licensed firearms dealers who have a heightened risk of firearms being diverted to criminal use. Requires the Comptroller General to study and report to Congress on firearms that are lost or stolen during commercial shipping. Authorizes the Director of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) to hire additional personnel to enable inspections of gun dealers on a three-year cycle and requires the Director to hire additional investigators and special agents to address trafficking in firearms.
Title
Gun Trafficking Prevention Act of 2009
Sponsors
Rep. Judy Chu [D-CA] | Rep. Keith Ellison [D-MN] | Rep. Sam Farr [D-CA] | Rep. Bob Filner [D-CA] |
Rep. Raul Grijalva [D-AZ] | Rep. Luis Gutierrez [D-IL] | Rep. Sheila Jackson-Lee [D-TX] | Rep. Carolyn Maloney [D-NY] |
Rep. Carolyn McCarthy [D-NY] | Rep. James McGovern [D-MA] | Rep. Gwen Moore [D-WI] | Rep. James Moran [D-VA] |
Rep. Jerrold Nadler [D-NY] | Rep. Eleanor Norton [D-DC] | Rep. Bill Pascrell [D-NJ] | Rep. Mike Quigley [D-IL] |
Rep. Jose Serrano [D-NY] | Rep. Edolphus Towns [D-NY] | Rep. Anthony Weiner [D-NY] |
History
Date | Chamber | Action |
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2010-03-01 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security. | |
2009-12-11 | Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. |
Same As/Similar To
SB2878 (Same As) 2009-12-11 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Subjects
Congressional oversight
Crime and law enforcement
Criminal justice information and records
Criminal procedure and sentencing
Department of Justice
Firearms and explosives
Law enforcement officers
Licensing and registrations
Retail and wholesale trades
Crime and law enforcement
Criminal justice information and records
Criminal procedure and sentencing
Department of Justice
Firearms and explosives
Law enforcement officers
Licensing and registrations
Retail and wholesale trades
US Congress State Sources
Type | Source |
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Summary | https://www.congress.gov/bill/111th-congress/house-bill/4298/all-info |
Text | https://www.congress.gov/111/bills/hr4298/BILLS-111hr4298ih.pdf |