HR 1999 · 105th Congress · Crime and Law Enforcement

To amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit the possession or transfer of handgun ammunition capable of being used to penetrate standard body armor.

Introduced 1997-06-19· Sponsored by Rep. Yates, Sidney R. [D-IL-9]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime.(1997-06-23)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Amends the Federal criminal code to prohibit any person from possessing or transferring a piece of handgun ammunition which is capable of being used to penetrate standard body armor. Provides exceptions. Requires the Secretary of the Treasury to: (1) determine the capability of ammunition to penetrate such armor; and (2) publish such determination in the Federal Register.…

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