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S 179 113th Congress Senate Crime and Law Enforcement Administrative law and regulatory procedures Criminal procedure and sentencing Firearms and explosives Smuggling and trafficking U.S. Sentencing Commission

Gun Trafficking Prevention Act of 2013

Introduced: January 30, 2013 Introduced by: Gillibrand, Kirsten E. Democratic · New York See on congress.gov
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Feb 12, 2013
Committee on the Judiciary Senate Subcommittee on Constitution, Civil Rights and Human Rights. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 113-870.
Jan 30, 2013
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Jan 30, 2013
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S402)
Jan 30, 2013
Introduced in Senate
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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.

What's happening now February 12, 2013

Committee on the Judiciary Senate Subcommittee on Constitution, Civil Rights and Human Rights. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 113-870.

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U.S. Congress. (2026). S. 179: Gun Trafficking Prevention Act of 2013. 113th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/113-S-179/
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