H.R. 3043 (102nd): Gun Violence Act of 1991

Introduced:
Jul 25, 1991 (102nd Congress, 1991–1992)
Sponsor:
Rep. Edward Feighan [D-OH19]
Status:
Died (Referred to Committee)

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Status

This bill was introduced on July 25, 1991, in a previous session of Congress, but was not enacted.

Progress
Introduced Jul 25, 1991
Cosponsors
none
Committees

House Judiciary

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Full Title

To amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit the theft of firearms or explosives from a Federal firearms licensee or from a Federal explosives licensee or permittee, and to provide for additional penalties for the possession of a firearm during the commission of a crime of violence or a drug trafficking crime under Federal or State law.

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7/25/1991--Introduced.
Gun Violence Act of 1991 - Specifies that anyone who steals a firearm from a licensed importer, manufacturer, dealer, or collector, or who steals explosive material from a licensed importer, manufacturer, dealer, or permittee, shall be fined, imprisoned for five to ten years, or both. Increases the penalties for possession of a firearm during and in relation to a crime of violence or drug trafficking crime. Provides for mandatory prison terms (without release) for possession of a firearm or destructive device during a crime of violence or a drug trafficking crime under State law.

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