HR 4939 · 116th Congress · Crime and Law Enforcement

STOP Straw Purchases Act

Introduced 2019-10-31· Sponsored by Rep. Bacon, Don [R-NE-2]· House

Bill Progress

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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, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.(2019-12-18)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] STOP Straw Purchases Act This bill establishes new criminal offenses and penalties to deter straw purchases of firearms (i.e., firearm purchases from a licensed gun dealer by one person on behalf of another person).…

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Cosponsors (2)

1 Democrat1 Republican
Rep. Cisneros, Gilbert Ray, Jr. [D-CA-39]CA
Rep. Rutherford, John H. [R-FL-4]FL