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Santa Fe High School Victims Act

USA116th CongressHR-4082| House 
| Updated: 8/28/2019
Sheila Jackson Lee

Sheila Jackson Lee

Democratic Representative

Texas

Crime and Federal Government Surveillance Subcommittee, Judiciary Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Santa Fe High School Victims Act This bill prohibits the sale or purchase of a firearm or ammunition unless it is through a federally licensed firearms dealer (licensed dealer). It also imposes additional requirements on licensed dealers. First, the bill makes it unlawful to knowingly sell or purchase a firearm or ammunition except through a licensed dealer. Violators are subject to criminal penalties—a fine, a prison term of up to 25 years, or both. Next, it increases the cost to renew a license to deal in firearms other than destructive devices. In addition, it requires each licensed dealer to (1) report to the Department of Justice (DOJ) and local law enforcement authorities any instance in which the licensed dealer suspects a purchaser is exhibiting signs of mental duress, or the individual is attempting to purchase a firearm on behalf of another individual; (2) display the license to deal and other information at the business premises; and (3) complete an annual training course in reducing the risk of gun violence. Finally, DOJ must establish a toll-free telephone number for individuals to report illegal or suspicious behavior related to conduct at the business premises of a licensed dealer.
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Timeline
Jul 26, 2019
Introduced in House
Jul 26, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Aug 28, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
  • July 26, 2019
    Introduced in House


  • July 26, 2019
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.


  • August 28, 2019
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.

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Santa Fe High School Victims Act

USA116th CongressHR-4082| House 
| Updated: 8/28/2019
Santa Fe High School Victims Act This bill prohibits the sale or purchase of a firearm or ammunition unless it is through a federally licensed firearms dealer (licensed dealer). It also imposes additional requirements on licensed dealers. First, the bill makes it unlawful to knowingly sell or purchase a firearm or ammunition except through a licensed dealer. Violators are subject to criminal penalties—a fine, a prison term of up to 25 years, or both. Next, it increases the cost to renew a license to deal in firearms other than destructive devices. In addition, it requires each licensed dealer to (1) report to the Department of Justice (DOJ) and local law enforcement authorities any instance in which the licensed dealer suspects a purchaser is exhibiting signs of mental duress, or the individual is attempting to purchase a firearm on behalf of another individual; (2) display the license to deal and other information at the business premises; and (3) complete an annual training course in reducing the risk of gun violence. Finally, DOJ must establish a toll-free telephone number for individuals to report illegal or suspicious behavior related to conduct at the business premises of a licensed dealer.
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Timeline
Jul 26, 2019
Introduced in House
Jul 26, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Aug 28, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
  • July 26, 2019
    Introduced in House


  • July 26, 2019
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.


  • August 28, 2019
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
Sheila Jackson Lee

Sheila Jackson Lee

Democratic Representative

Texas

Crime and Federal Government Surveillance Subcommittee, Judiciary Committee

Crime and Law Enforcement

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Crime preventionCriminal justice information and recordsEmployment and training programsFirearms and explosivesGovernment information and archivesLaw enforcement officersLicensing and registrationsMental healthRetail and wholesale tradesUser charges and fees