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Gun Trafficking Prohibition Act

USA117th CongressHR-30| House 
| Updated: 3/1/2021
Bobby L. Rush

Bobby L. Rush

Democratic Representative

Illinois

Cosponsors (19)
John Garamendi (Democratic)Robin L. Kelly (Democratic)David N. Cicilline (Democratic)C. A. Dutch Ruppersberger (Democratic)Madeleine Dean (Democratic)Alan S. Lowenthal (Democratic)Henry C. "Hank" Johnson (Democratic)Stephen F. Lynch (Democratic)Mark DeSaulnier (Democratic)Theodore E. Deutch (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Jamie Raskin (Democratic)Mike Quigley (Democratic)Janice D. Schakowsky (Democratic)Bennie G. Thompson (Democratic)Earl Blumenauer (Democratic)Jesús G. "Chuy" García (Democratic)Gwen Moore (Democratic)Alcee L. Hastings (Democratic)

Crime and Federal Government Surveillance Subcommittee, Judiciary Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Gun Trafficking Prohibition Act This bill establishes 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 or drug trafficking offense, or (3) to unlawfully export. It increases the maximum prison term for the (1) sale or transfer of a firearm to a prohibited person, or (2) receipt or possession of a firearm by a prohibited person. The bill revises the existing prohibition on transferring a firearm knowing that it will be used to commit a crime of violence or drug trafficking offense. Specifically, it broadens the scope of unlawful conduct covered by the prohibition and increases the maximum prison term for a violator. Similarly, the bill revises the existing prohibition on 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 unlawful conduct and increases the maximum prison term for a violator. Finally, the bill makes it a crime to smuggle a firearm or ammunition out of the United States, or conspire or attempt to do so, with the intent to unlawfully export or to promote a crime of violence or drug trafficking offense.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-33
Gun Trafficking Prohibition Act
Jan 4, 2021
Introduced in House
Jan 4, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Mar 1, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-33
    Gun Trafficking Prohibition Act


  • January 4, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • January 4, 2021
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.


  • March 1, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.

Crime and Law Enforcement

Related Bills

  • S 117-878: Stop Illegal Trafficking in Firearms Act of 2021
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresCitizenship and naturalizationCriminal procedure and sentencingCurrencyDrug trafficking and controlled substancesFirearms and explosivesImmigration status and proceduresOrganized crimeSmuggling and traffickingU.S. Sentencing CommissionViolent crime

Gun Trafficking Prohibition Act

USA117th CongressHR-30| House 
| Updated: 3/1/2021
Gun Trafficking Prohibition Act This bill establishes 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 or drug trafficking offense, or (3) to unlawfully export. It increases the maximum prison term for the (1) sale or transfer of a firearm to a prohibited person, or (2) receipt or possession of a firearm by a prohibited person. The bill revises the existing prohibition on transferring a firearm knowing that it will be used to commit a crime of violence or drug trafficking offense. Specifically, it broadens the scope of unlawful conduct covered by the prohibition and increases the maximum prison term for a violator. Similarly, the bill revises the existing prohibition on 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 unlawful conduct and increases the maximum prison term for a violator. Finally, the bill makes it a crime to smuggle a firearm or ammunition out of the United States, or conspire or attempt to do so, with the intent to unlawfully export or to promote a crime of violence or drug trafficking offense.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-33
Gun Trafficking Prohibition Act
Jan 4, 2021
Introduced in House
Jan 4, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Mar 1, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-33
    Gun Trafficking Prohibition Act


  • January 4, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • January 4, 2021
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.


  • March 1, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
Bobby L. Rush

Bobby L. Rush

Democratic Representative

Illinois

Cosponsors (19)
John Garamendi (Democratic)Robin L. Kelly (Democratic)David N. Cicilline (Democratic)C. A. Dutch Ruppersberger (Democratic)Madeleine Dean (Democratic)Alan S. Lowenthal (Democratic)Henry C. "Hank" Johnson (Democratic)Stephen F. Lynch (Democratic)Mark DeSaulnier (Democratic)Theodore E. Deutch (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Jamie Raskin (Democratic)Mike Quigley (Democratic)Janice D. Schakowsky (Democratic)Bennie G. Thompson (Democratic)Earl Blumenauer (Democratic)Jesús G. "Chuy" García (Democratic)Gwen Moore (Democratic)Alcee L. Hastings (Democratic)

Crime and Federal Government Surveillance Subcommittee, Judiciary Committee

Crime and Law Enforcement

Related Bills

  • S 117-878: Stop Illegal Trafficking in Firearms Act of 2021
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresCitizenship and naturalizationCriminal procedure and sentencingCurrencyDrug trafficking and controlled substancesFirearms and explosivesImmigration status and proceduresOrganized crimeSmuggling and traffickingU.S. Sentencing CommissionViolent crime