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HOUSE 2179116th CongressReferred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.

Federal Firearms Licensee Protection Act

Last Action
5/15/2019

Actions

  • 2019-05-15Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
  • 2019-04-09Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
  • 2019-04-09Introduced in House
  • 2019-04-09Introduced in House

CRS Summary

As of 2019-04-09 (00)

Federal Firearms Licensee Protection Act

This bill modifies provisions related to theft of firearms.

Under current law, it is unlawful to steal a firearm from a licensed importer, manufacturer, or dealer, or from their business premises. This bill broadens the scope of unlawful conduct to also prohibit stealing a firearm from a gun range that rents firearms or a shooting club.

An attempt to commit an offense is subject to the same penalties as a substantive offense. The bill modifies these penalties by increasing the maximum prison term.

Cosponsors (20)

  • John Rutherford (R-FL)
  • Jefferson Van Drew (D-NJ)
  • Dan Crenshaw (R-TX)
  • W. Steube (R-FL)
  • Guy Reschenthaler (R-PA)
  • Jared Golden (D-ME)
  • Rob Bishop (R-UT)
  • Randy Weber (R-TX)
  • Scott Tipton (R-CO)
  • Bill Johnson (R-OH)
  • Don Bacon (R-NE)
  • David Rouzer (R-NC)
  • Francis Rooney (R-FL)
  • Michael Guest (R-MS)
  • Steve Watkins (R-KS)
  • Cathy Rodgers (R-WA)
  • Mark Meadows (R-NC)
  • Fred Keller (R-PA)
  • Anthony Gonzalez (R-OH)
  • David Roe (R-TN)

Subjects

  • Crimes against property
  • Firearms and explosives
  • Sports and recreation facilities
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