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Hadiya Pendleton and Nyasia Pryear-Yard Gun Trafficking and Crime Prevention Act of 2016

Introduced: April 27, 2016 Introduced by: Clarke, Yvette D. Democratic · New York See on congress.gov
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Introduced
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Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
May 17, 2016
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
Apr 27, 2016
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Apr 27, 2016
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E610)
Apr 27, 2016
Introduced in House
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Hadiya Pendleton and Nyasia Pryear-Yard Gun Trafficking and Crime Prevention Act of 2016

This bill amends the federal criminal code to make trafficking in firearms a crime. Specifically, it prohibits, with respect to two or more firearms, the following:

  • transfer to or receipt by a prohibited person or a person who plans a subsequent transfer that results in unlawful use, possession, or disposition of such firearms;
  • providing false statements in connection with the purchase, receipt, or acquisition of such firearms; and
  • directing, promoting, or facilitating such prohibited conduct.

A person who commits or conspires to commit a gun trafficking offense is subject to a prison term of up to 20 years (or 25 years if such person also acted as an organizer). 

The U.S. Sentencing Commission must review and, if appropriate, amend the sentencing guidelines and policy statements that apply to persons convicted of trafficking in firearms.

What's happening now May 17, 2016

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

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