Hadiya Pendleton and Nyasia Pryear-Yard Gun Trafficking and Crime Prevention Act of 2016
Latest action · May 17, 2016 Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
Progress
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- IntroducedApr 27, 2016
- Passed HouseNot reached
- Passed SenateNot reached
- To the PresidentNot reached
- Became lawNot reached
Summary
Hadiya Pendleton and Nyasia Pryear-Yard Gun Trafficking and Crime Prevention Act of 2016
This bill amends the federal criminal code to make trafficking in firearms a crime. Specifically, it prohibits, with respect to two or more firearms, the following:
- transfer to or receipt by a prohibited person or a person who plans a subsequent transfer that results in unlawful use, possession, or disposition of such firearms;
- providing false statements in connection with the purchase, receipt, or acquisition of such firearms; and
- directing, promoting, or facilitating such prohibited conduct.
A person who commits or conspires to commit 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).
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.
Cosponsors
Members who signed on, in the order they did.
Actions 4
Everything that happened, newest first.
- May 17, 2016Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
- Apr 27, 2016Introduced in House
- Apr 27, 2016Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- Apr 27, 2016Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E610)
Related bills 2
Companion bills and other measures the record links to this one.
| Bill | Title | Relationship | Latest action |
|---|---|---|---|
| S 1760 | Hadiya Pendleton and Nyasia Pryear-Yard Gun Trafficking and Crime Prevention Act of 2015 | Related bill | Jul 14, 2015 |
| HR 5671 | Urban Progress Act of 2016 | Related bill | Aug 30, 2016 |
Subjects
Assigned by the Library of Congress. Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement.
Text 1
Each version as it was printed, newest first.
- Apr 27, 2016Introduced in House
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