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S.878: Stop Illegal Trafficking in Firearms Act of 2021
About This Bill
- Introduced March 22, 2021
- Latest Major Action March 22, 2021
- See the five similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
3 (2 Democrats, 1 Republican)
Bill Version
- Introduced in Senate - March 22, 2021
Bill Summary
Stop Illegal Trafficking in Firearms Act of 2021 This bill establishes a federal statutory framework to prohibit straw purchasing of firearms, trafficking in firearms, and related conduct. A violator is subject to criminal and civil penalties, including the seizure and forfeiture of the firearms and ammunition involved in the offense, property constituting or derived from proceeds from the offense, and property used to commit or facilitate the...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| March 22, 2021 |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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| March 22, 2021 |
Introduced in the Senate by Patrick J. Leahy (D-Vt.) |