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A bill to increase public safety by punishing and deterring firearms trafficking.

USA115th CongressS-1185| Senate 
| Updated: 5/18/2017
Patrick J. Leahy

Patrick J. Leahy

Democratic Senator

Vermont

Cosponsors (2)
Richard J. Durbin (Democratic)Susan M. Collins (Republican)

Judiciary Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Stop Illegal Trafficking in Firearms Act of 2017 This bill amends the federal criminal code to establish stand-alone criminal offenses for trafficking in firearms and straw purchasing of firearms. The bill expands the categories of prohibited persons (i.e., persons barred from receiving or possessing a firearm or ammunition) to include persons who intend: (1) to sell or transfer a firearm or ammunition to a prohibited person; (2) to sell or transfer a firearm to further a crime of violence, a federal crime of terrorism, or a drug trafficking offense; or (3) to unlawfully export. It increases the maximum prison term for the sale or transfer of a firearm to or the receipt or possession of a firearm by a prohibited person. The bill revises existing prohibitions on: (1) transferring a firearm knowing that it will be used to commit a crime of violence or drug trafficking offense; and (2) smuggling a firearm into the United States with the intent to unlawfully import or to promote a crime of violence or drug trafficking offense. It broadens the scope of and increases the maximum prison term for violating the prohibitions. The bill also makes it a crime to smuggle a firearm or ammunition out of the United States, or to conspire or attempt to do so, with the intent to unlawfully export or to promote a crime of violence, a federal crime of terrorism, or a drug trafficking offense. Finally, the bill prohibits the Department of Justice, or its law enforcement coordinate agencies, from facilitating the transfer of an operable firearm to a known or suspected agent of drug cartel, unless U.S. law enforcement personnel continuously monitor or control the firearm.
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Timeline
Mar 2, 2017

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 115-810
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
May 18, 2017
Introduced in Senate
May 18, 2017
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S3043-3044)
  • March 2, 2017

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 115-810
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.


  • May 18, 2017
    Introduced in Senate


  • May 18, 2017
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S3043-3044)

Crime and Law Enforcement

Related Bills

  • HR 115-810: To increase public safety by punishing and deterring firearms trafficking.
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresBorder security and unlawful immigrationCriminal procedure and sentencingDomestic violence and child abuseDrug, alcohol, tobacco useDrug trafficking and controlled substancesFirearms and explosivesFraud offenses and financial crimesImmigration status and proceduresLaw enforcement administration and fundingMental healthOrganized crimeSmuggling and traffickingTerrorismU.S. Sentencing CommissionViolent crimeVisas and passports

A bill to increase public safety by punishing and deterring firearms trafficking.

USA115th CongressS-1185| Senate 
| Updated: 5/18/2017
Stop Illegal Trafficking in Firearms Act of 2017 This bill amends the federal criminal code to establish stand-alone criminal offenses for trafficking in firearms and straw purchasing of firearms. The bill expands the categories of prohibited persons (i.e., persons barred from receiving or possessing a firearm or ammunition) to include persons who intend: (1) to sell or transfer a firearm or ammunition to a prohibited person; (2) to sell or transfer a firearm to further a crime of violence, a federal crime of terrorism, or a drug trafficking offense; or (3) to unlawfully export. It increases the maximum prison term for the sale or transfer of a firearm to or the receipt or possession of a firearm by a prohibited person. The bill revises existing prohibitions on: (1) transferring a firearm knowing that it will be used to commit a crime of violence or drug trafficking offense; and (2) smuggling a firearm into the United States with the intent to unlawfully import or to promote a crime of violence or drug trafficking offense. It broadens the scope of and increases the maximum prison term for violating the prohibitions. The bill also makes it a crime to smuggle a firearm or ammunition out of the United States, or to conspire or attempt to do so, with the intent to unlawfully export or to promote a crime of violence, a federal crime of terrorism, or a drug trafficking offense. Finally, the bill prohibits the Department of Justice, or its law enforcement coordinate agencies, from facilitating the transfer of an operable firearm to a known or suspected agent of drug cartel, unless U.S. law enforcement personnel continuously monitor or control the firearm.
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Timeline
Mar 2, 2017

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 115-810
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
May 18, 2017
Introduced in Senate
May 18, 2017
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S3043-3044)
  • March 2, 2017

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 115-810
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.


  • May 18, 2017
    Introduced in Senate


  • May 18, 2017
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S3043-3044)
Patrick J. Leahy

Patrick J. Leahy

Democratic Senator

Vermont

Cosponsors (2)
Richard J. Durbin (Democratic)Susan M. Collins (Republican)

Judiciary Committee

Crime and Law Enforcement

Related Bills

  • HR 115-810: To increase public safety by punishing and deterring firearms trafficking.
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresBorder security and unlawful immigrationCriminal procedure and sentencingDomestic violence and child abuseDrug, alcohol, tobacco useDrug trafficking and controlled substancesFirearms and explosivesFraud offenses and financial crimesImmigration status and proceduresLaw enforcement administration and fundingMental healthOrganized crimeSmuggling and traffickingTerrorismU.S. Sentencing CommissionViolent crimeVisas and passports