HR 2037 · 106th Congress · Crime and Law Enforcement

Child Safety and Youth Violence Prevention Act of 1999

Introduced 1999-06-08· Sponsored by Rep. McCollum, Bill [R-FL-8]· 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 House Committee on the Judiciary.(1999-06-08)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] TABLE OF CONTENTS: Title I: Juvenile Justice Reform Title II: Effective Enforcement of Federal Firearms Laws Title III: Limiting Juvenile Access to Firearms and Explosives Title IV: Preventing Criminal Access to Firearms and Explosives Title V: Punishing and Deterring Criminal Use of Firearms and Explosives Title VI: Punishing Gang Violence and Drug Trafficking to Minors Child Safety and Youth Violence Prevention Act of 1999 - Title I: Juvenile Justice Reform - Amends provisions of the Federal criminal code (the code) regarding delinquency proceedings in district courts and transfer for criminal prosecution to require that a juvenile alleged to have committed an offense against the United States or an act of juvenile delinquency (offense or act) be surrendered to State authorities or be proceeded against in Federal court as a juvenile or tried as an adult. Repeals the prohibition against proceeding against a juvenile in Federal court unless the Attorney General certifies that the State does not have available programs and services adequate for the needs of juveniles. Authorizes a juvenile to be proceeded against as a juvenile in Federal court if: (1) the alleged offense or act is c…

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