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S 729 113th Congress Senate Crime and Law Enforcement Administrative law and regulatory procedures Advisory bodies Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation Department of Justice Executive agency funding and structure Firearms and explosives Intergovernmental relations Law enforcement administration and funding

Disarm Criminals and Protect Communities Act

Introduced: April 15, 2013 Introduced by: Cruz, Ted Republican · Texas See on congress.gov
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Apr 16, 2013
Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 39.
Apr 15, 2013
Introduced in the Senate. Read the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time.
Apr 15, 2013
Introduced in Senate
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 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Disarm Criminals and Protect Communities Act - Establishes within the Department of Justice (DOJ) the Felon and Fugitive Firearm Task Force to strengthen DOJ efforts to investigate and prosecute cases of convicted felons and fugitives who illegally attempt to purchase a firearm.

Requires the Task Force to provide direction for and recommendations to the Attorney General regarding such investigation and prosecution, including with respect to: (1) the allocation of DOJ resources; (2) enhancing cooperation among federal agencies and entities and among federal, state, and local authorities; (3) changes in rules, regulations, or policy to improve effectiveness; and (4) improvements through changes in rules, regulations, or policy.

Makes specified sums in the DOJ Assets Forfeiture Fund available for: (1) the investigation and prosecution of cases of convicted felons and fugitives who illegally attempt to purchase a firearm, and (2) the Task Force.

What's happening now April 16, 2013

Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 39.

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 Cosponsors 7
All 7 Republican 7
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Boozman, John
Arkansas · Apr 15, 2013
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Crapo, Mike
Idaho · Apr 15, 2013
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Graham, Lindsey
South Carolina · Apr 15, 2013
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Lee, Mike
Utah · Apr 15, 2013
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Paul, Rand
Kentucky · Apr 15, 2013
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Risch, James E.
Idaho · Apr 15, 2013
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Scott, Tim
South Carolina · Apr 15, 2013
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