Bill116th CongressFiled Oct 31, 2019Crime and Law Enforcement
H.R. 4939
STOP Straw Purchases Act
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Oct 31, 2019)
STOP Straw Purchases Act
This bill establishes new criminal offenses and penalties to deter straw purchases of firearms (i.e., firearm purchases from a licensed gun dealer by one person on behalf of another person).
What just happenedDec 18, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
Who’s behind it
Rep. Bacon, Don [R-NE-2](R-NE)Sponsor
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- Introduced in HouseOct 31, 2019
- Dec 18, 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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Introduced in House
- Oct 31, 2019IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House