Safer Neighborhoods Gun Buyback Act of 2021
Bill journey · stage 2 of 5
Under committee review
What it doesSummary introduced in house (May 12, 2021)
Safer Neighborhoods Gun Buyback Act of 2021
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 establishes a new criminal offense for using or accepting 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 happenedMay 12, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseMay 12, 2021
- May 12, 2021IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Judiciary Committee - May 12, 2021IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- May 12, 2021IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House