US HB452 | 2013-2014 | 113th Congress
Status
Spectrum: Strong Partisan Bill (Democrat 112-5-1-1)
Status: Introduced on February 4 2013 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2013-02-28 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, And Investigations.
Pending: House Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, And Investigations Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on February 4 2013 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2013-02-28 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, And Investigations.
Pending: House Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, And Investigations Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
Gun Trafficking Prevention Act of 2013 - Amends the federal criminal code to prohibit any person, in of affecting interstate commerce: (1) from purchasing, attempting to purchase, or transferring a firearm, with intent to deliver the firearm to another person who the transferor knows or has reasonable cause to believe is prohibited from possessing a firearm; (2) in purchasing, attempting to purchase, or transferring a firearm, from intentionally providing false or misleading material information on a Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) firearms transaction record form; or (3) knowingly directing, promoting, facilitating, or conspiring to commit such a violation. Authorizes an enhanced penalty for someone who organizes or supervises such conduct. Makes exceptions for a firearm that is lawfully acquired: (1) to be given to another person not prohibited from possessing it under federal or state law as a gift; or (2) by a court-appointed trustee, receiver, or conservator on behalf of an estate or creditor, to carry out a bequest, or in an acquisition by intestate succession. Directs the U.S. Sentencing Commission to review and, if appropriate, amend the federal sentencing guidelines and policy statements applicable to persons convicted of offenses under this Act.
Title
Gun Trafficking Prevention Act of 2013
Sponsors
History
Date | Chamber | Action |
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2013-02-28 | House | Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, And Investigations. |
2013-02-04 | House | Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. |
Same As/Similar To
SB179 (Related) 2013-02-12 - Committee on the Judiciary Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights and Human Rights. Hearings held.
Subjects
Administrative law and regulatory procedures
Crime and law enforcement
Criminal procedure and sentencing
Firearms and explosives
Smuggling and trafficking
U.S. Sentencing Commission
Crime and law enforcement
Criminal procedure and sentencing
Firearms and explosives
Smuggling and trafficking
U.S. Sentencing Commission
US Congress State Sources
Type | Source |
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Summary | https://www.congress.gov/bill/113th-congress/house-bill/452/all-info |
Text | https://www.congress.gov/113/bills/hr452/BILLS-113hr452ih.pdf |