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Internet Gun Trafficking Act of 1999

Introduced: March 24, 1999 See on congress.gov

Everywhere this bill has been 4 steps

Introduced

In committee

Reported out

Passed House

Passed Senate

To President

Became law

Mar 31, 1999

Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime.

Mar 24, 1999

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Mar 24, 1999

Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H1604, E535)

Mar 24, 1999

Introduced in House

Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Internet Gun Trafficking Act of 1999 - Amends the Federal criminal code to make it unlawful for any person to operate an Internet website if the website's purpose is to offer firearms for sale or exchange, or to facilitate such sales or exchanges, unless the person: (1) is licensed with the Secretary of the Treasury as a firearm manufacturer, importer, or dealer; (2) notifies the Secretary of the Internet address of the website and any other required information; and (3) meets specific requirements with respect to firearms posted for sale or exchange that are not from such person's business inventory or personal collection and are to be transferred.

Makes it unlawful for any person who is not a licensed firearm manufacturer, importer, or dealer to transfer a firearm pursuant to a listing of the firearm for sale or exchange on an Internet website to any person other than the website operator. Prescribes criminal penalties for willful violations of such prohibition.

What's happening now March 31, 1999

Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime.

Committees of jurisdiction 2