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S. 179: Gun Trafficking Prevention Act of 2013
- Introduced:
- Jan 30, 2013 (113th Congress, 2013–2015)
- Sponsor:
- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand [D-NY]
- Status:
- Referred to Committee
- See Instead:
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H.R. 452 (same title)
Referred to Committee — Feb 04, 2013
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- Full Title
A bill to prevent gun trafficking.
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- Text
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Last updated Jan 30, 2013.
5 pages
- Primary Source
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Library of Congress Summary
The summary below was written by the Congressional Research Service, which is a nonpartisan division of the Library of Congress.
1/30/2013--Introduced.
Gun Trafficking Prevention Act of 2013 - Amends the federal criminal code to prohibit:
(1) transferring two or more firearms to, or receiving two or more firearms from, a person in interstate or foreign commerce knowing or with the reasonable belief that such transfer, possession, or receipt of a firearm would violate a federal, state, or local law punishable by a prison term of more than one year;
(2) making false statements regarding an actual buyer to a licensed firearm importer, dealer, or manufacturer relating to the purchase, receipt, or acquisition of two or more firearms that have moved in or affected interstate or foreign commerce;
(3) directing, promoting, or facilitating such conduct; or
(4) conspiring to commit such conduct.
Authorizes an enhanced penalty for someone who organizes or supervises such conduct.
Makes exceptions for a firearm that is lawfully acquired:
(1) to be given to another person not prohibited from possessing it under federal or state law as a gift; or
(2) by a court-appointed trustee, receiver, or conservator on behalf of an estate or creditor, to carry out a bequest, or in an acquisition by intestate succession.
Directs the U.S. Sentencing Commission to review and, if appropriate, amend the federal sentencing guidelines and policy statements applicable to persons convicted of offenses under this Act.
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The bill contains the following citations to other parts of U.S. law:
United States Code
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- Title 28: JUDICIARY AND JUDICIAL PROCEDURE
- Part III: COURT OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES
- Chapter 58: UNITED STATES SENTENCING COMMISSION
- Section 994: Duties of the Commission
- Other Citations
- 18 U.S.C. 932
Other Citations
- 18 U.S.C. Chapter 44