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- H.R.3159
H.R.3159: Safer Neighborhoods Gun Buyback Act of 2021
About This Bill
- Introduced May 12, 2021
- Latest Major Action May 12, 2021
- See the four similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
46 (All Democrats)
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - May 12, 2021
Bill Summary
Safer Neighborhoods Gun Buyback Act of 2021 This bill authorizes the Department of Justice's Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) to make grants to states, local governments, or gun dealers to conduct gun buyback programs. The BJA may distribute smart prepaid cards for use by a state, local government, or gun dealer to compensate individuals who dispose of firearms. Additionally, the bill establishes a new criminal offense for using or...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
Date | Description |
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May 12, 2021 |
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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May 12, 2021 |
Introduced in the House by Donald M. Payne Jr. (D-N.J.) |