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Crackdown on Deadbeat Dealers Act of 2005

Introduced: November 18, 2005 See on congress.gov

Everywhere this bill has been 3 steps

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Became law

Feb 6, 2006

Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.

Nov 18, 2005

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Nov 18, 2005

Introduced in House

Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Crackdown on Deadbeat Dealers Act of 2005 - Amends the Brady Handgun Violence Prevention Act to increase the number of allowed inspections for compliance with record-keeping requirements by firearms dealers to not more than three times (currently, once) during any 12-month period.

Increases penalties for: (1) knowingly making false statements or furnishing false or misrepresented identification regarding any fact material to the lawfulness of the sale or other disposition of such firearm or ammunition; or (2) making false entries in, or failing to properly maintain, required firearms records.

Authorizes the Attorney General to suspend a firearms dealer's license and to assess a civil penalty of up to $10,000 for firearms violations, including failure to have secure gun storage or safety devices (current penalties are limited to license revocation).

Permits any licensed firearms dealer who is indicted for a felony to continue to operate until the date of conviction (currently, until the conviction becomes final).

Authorizes appropriations for the hiring and training of 500 additional inspectors for the Department of Justice's Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives.

What's happening now February 6, 2006

Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.

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