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To address the problem of illegal firearm trafficking to Mexico.

USA115th CongressHR-1692| House 
| Updated: 4/6/2017
Norma J. Torres

Norma J. Torres

Democratic Representative

California

Cosponsors (7)
Ruben Gallego (Democratic)Eliot L. Engel (Democratic)Steve Cohen (Democratic)Alan S. Lowenthal (Democratic)James P. McGovern (Democratic)Yvette D. Clarke (Democratic)Alcee L. Hastings (Democratic)

Crime and Federal Government Surveillance Subcommittee, Judiciary Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Countering Illegal Firearms Trafficking to Mexico Act This bill amends the federal criminal code to make trafficking in firearms a stand-alone criminal offense. A person who commits or conspires to commit a gun trafficking offense is subject to criminal penalties—a prison term of up to 20 years (or up to 25 years, if the person also acted as an organizer), a fine, or both. The bill directs the President to design and implement a strategy to improve collaboration between the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) in the investigation of illegal firearms trafficking to Mexico. The Office of National Drug Control Policy must establish indicators to measure the progress of efforts to stem firearms trafficking to Mexico. The ATF must publish detailed information about each firearm seized by Mexican authorities and submitted to the ATF for tracing.
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Timeline
Mar 22, 2017
Introduced in House
Mar 22, 2017
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Apr 6, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
  • March 22, 2017
    Introduced in House


  • March 22, 2017
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.


  • April 6, 2017
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.

Crime and Law Enforcement

Related Bills

  • HR 115-4025: To amend title 18, United States Code, to expand to all firearms the requirement that Federal firearms licensees report sales of 2 or more handguns to the same unlicensed person within 5 consecutive business days.
Business recordsCriminal investigation, prosecution, interrogationCriminal justice information and recordsCustoms enforcementDrug trafficking and controlled substancesFirearms and explosivesFraud offenses and financial crimesLatin AmericaLicensing and registrationsMexicoRetail and wholesale tradesSmuggling and trafficking

To address the problem of illegal firearm trafficking to Mexico.

USA115th CongressHR-1692| House 
| Updated: 4/6/2017
Countering Illegal Firearms Trafficking to Mexico Act This bill amends the federal criminal code to make trafficking in firearms a stand-alone criminal offense. A person who commits or conspires to commit a gun trafficking offense is subject to criminal penalties—a prison term of up to 20 years (or up to 25 years, if the person also acted as an organizer), a fine, or both. The bill directs the President to design and implement a strategy to improve collaboration between the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) in the investigation of illegal firearms trafficking to Mexico. The Office of National Drug Control Policy must establish indicators to measure the progress of efforts to stem firearms trafficking to Mexico. The ATF must publish detailed information about each firearm seized by Mexican authorities and submitted to the ATF for tracing.
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Timeline
Mar 22, 2017
Introduced in House
Mar 22, 2017
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Apr 6, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
  • March 22, 2017
    Introduced in House


  • March 22, 2017
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.


  • April 6, 2017
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
Norma J. Torres

Norma J. Torres

Democratic Representative

California

Cosponsors (7)
Ruben Gallego (Democratic)Eliot L. Engel (Democratic)Steve Cohen (Democratic)Alan S. Lowenthal (Democratic)James P. McGovern (Democratic)Yvette D. Clarke (Democratic)Alcee L. Hastings (Democratic)

Crime and Federal Government Surveillance Subcommittee, Judiciary Committee

Crime and Law Enforcement

Related Bills

  • HR 115-4025: To amend title 18, United States Code, to expand to all firearms the requirement that Federal firearms licensees report sales of 2 or more handguns to the same unlicensed person within 5 consecutive business days.
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Business recordsCriminal investigation, prosecution, interrogationCriminal justice information and recordsCustoms enforcementDrug trafficking and controlled substancesFirearms and explosivesFraud offenses and financial crimesLatin AmericaLicensing and registrationsMexicoRetail and wholesale tradesSmuggling and trafficking