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H.R.810: Hadiya Pendleton and Nyasia Pryear-Yard Stop Illegal Trafficking in Firearms Act of 2017
About This Bill
- Introduced Feb. 1, 2017
- Latest Major Action March 2, 2017
- See the three similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
25 (All Democrats)
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - Feb. 1, 2017
Bill Summary
Hadiya Pendleton and Nyasia Pryear-Yard 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...
(Source: Library of Congress)
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Bill Actions
Date | Description |
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March 2, 2017 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
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Feb. 1, 2017 |
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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Feb. 1, 2017 |
Introduced in the House by Bobby L. Rush (D-Ill.) |