Bill116th CongressFiled Jan 3, 2019Crime and Law Enforcement
H.R. 167
To prohibit the transfer of a firearm at a gun show by a person who is not a licensed dealer.
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Jan 3, 2019)
This bill makes it unlawful for a person who is not a licensed gun dealer to transfer a firearm at a gun show.
The prohibition does not apply to a transfer to a licensed manufacturer, importer, dealer, or collector.
A violator is subject to criminal penalties—a fine, a prison term, or both.
What just happenedJan 3, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
Who’s behind it
Rep. Green, Al [D-TX-9](D-TX)Sponsor
18 cosponsors18 D
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- Introduced in HouseJan 3, 2019
- Jan 3, 2019Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
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Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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