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S 637 106th Congress Senate

Internet Gun Trafficking Act of 1999

Official title: A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to regulate the transfer of firearms over the Internet, and for other purposes.

Introduced: May 11, 1999 Introduced by: Schumer, Charles E. Democratic · New York See on congress.gov
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This bill died when the 106th Congress ended
It never became law before the 106th Congress (1999–2000) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
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To President
Became law
Mar 16, 1999
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Mar 16, 1999
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S2776)
Mar 16, 1999
Introduced in Senate
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 Latest action March 16, 1999

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

 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.

 Related & companion bills 1
  • HR 1245 Identical bill Internet Gun Trafficking Act of 1999
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All 1 Democratic 1
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Durbin, Richard J.
Illinois · May 11, 1999
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U.S. Congress. (2026). S. 637: Internet Gun Trafficking Act of 1999. 106th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/106-S-637/
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"S. 637: Internet Gun Trafficking Act of 1999." 106th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/106-S-637/.
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