Safer Neighborhoods Gun Buyback Act of 2015
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Dec 16, 2015)
Safer Neighborhoods Gun Buyback Act of 2015
This bill authorizes the Department of Justice's Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) to make grants to states, local governments, or gun dealers to conduct gun buyback programs. The BJA may distribute smart prepaid cards for use by a state, local government, or gun dealer to compensate individuals who dispose of firearms.
Additionally, the bill amends the federal criminal code to make it a crime to use or accept a smart prepaid card in the acquisition or transfer of a firearm or ammunition. A violator is subject to a fine, up to two years in prison, or both.
What just happenedJan 15, 2016
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseDec 16, 2015
- Jan 15, 2016Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
Crime and Federal Government Surveillance Subcommittee - Dec 16, 2015IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Judiciary Committee - Dec 16, 2015IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Dec 16, 2015IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House