Gun Trafficking Prevention Act of 2015
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Sep 9, 2015)
Gun Trafficking Prevention Act of 2015
This bill amends the federal criminal code to make trafficking in firearms a crime. Specifically, it prohibits:
- purchasing or transferring a firearm with the intent to deliver it to a prohibited person;
- providing false or misleading material information in connection with a firearm purchase or transfer; and
- directing, promoting, or facilitating such prohibited conduct.
The prohibition does not apply to a firearm lawfully acquired to give as a gift or lawfully received as a gift.
A person who commits a gun trafficking offense is subject to a prison term of up to 20 years (or 25 years if such person also acted as an organizer). A person who conspires to commit a gun trafficking offense is subject to a prison term of up to 10 years.
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.
What just happenedSep 28, 2015
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseSep 9, 2015
- Sep 28, 2015Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
Crime and Federal Government Surveillance Subcommittee - Sep 9, 2015IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Judiciary Committee - Sep 9, 2015IntroReferralB00100
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1240)
- Sep 9, 2015IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Sep 9, 2015IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House