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S.941: Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives Reform and Firearms Modernization Act of 2009
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 111th Congress
- This bill is primarily about crime and law enforcement
- Introduced April 30, 2009
- Latest Major Action April 30, 2009
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Bill Cosponsors
38 (7 Democrats, 32 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives Reform and Firearms Modernization Act of 2009 - Amends the federal criminal code to revise the civil penalties for violations of firearms law and the procedures for assessing such penalties. Requires fines to be based upon the nature and severity of the violation, the size of the firearms business involved, and the prior record of the firearm's licensee. Prohibits consideration of the amount...
(Source: Library of Congress)
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Bill Actions
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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| April 30, 2009 |
Introduced in the Senate by Michael D. Crapo (R-Idaho) |