HR 4150 · 106th Congress · Crime and Law Enforcement

Bullet Tracing Act to Reduce Gun Violence

Introduced 2000-04-03· Sponsored by Rep. Becerra, Xavier [D-CA-30]· 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.(2000-04-07)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Bullet Tracing Act To Reduce Gun Violence - Amends the Federal criminal code to: (1) direct the Secretary of the Treasury to compile and cause to be published in the Federal Register, on an annual basis, a list of the 50 firearms, by manufacturer and model name, that have been most frequently used by criminals in the United States; and (2) prohibit a licensed manufacturer or importer of firearms from transferring to any person a firearm of a make and model that is on the list most recently issued before test firing the firearm, preparing ballistics records of the fired bullet and cartridge casings, and making the records available to the Secretary for entry in a computerized database. Authorizes the Secretary, with respect to each violation and after notice and opportunity for hearing, to suspend for up to five years or revoke the license of the firearms licensee, impose on the licensee a civil fine of up to $20,000, or both. Limits review of the Secretary's action. (Sec. 3) Directs the Attorney General and the Secretary to assist qualified firearms manufacturers and importers in: (1) obtaining use of new and upgraded computerized ballistics equipment and bullet recovery equipment …

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