HR 1150 · 93th Congress · Crime and Law Enforcement

Federal Firearms Act

Introduced 1973-01-03· Sponsored by Rep. Saylor, John P. [R-PA-12]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
2
Committee
3
House Vote
4
Senate
5
Enacted
Latest: Referred to House Committee on Judiciary.(1973-01-03)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Federal Firearms Act - Title I: Reenactment of the Federal Firearms Act - Sets forth definitions of terms used in this Act. Specifies acts which shall be unlawful with respect to the movement of firearms or ammunition in interstate or foreign commerce. Provides that any manufacturer or dealer desiring to transport, ship, or receive firearms or ammunition in interstate or foreign commerce shall transmit to the Secretary of the Treasury an application for a license which shall contain such information as prescribed by the Secretary. Requires the Secretary to revoke such license whenever the licensee is convicted of a violation of any of the provisions of this Act. States that the provisions of this Act shall not apply to: (1) the United States or any department, independent establishment, or agency thereof; (2) any State, territory, or possession, or the District of Columbia, or any department independent establishment, agency, or any political subdivision thereof; (3) any duly commissioned officer or agent of the United States, a State, territory, or possession, or the District of Columbia, or any political subdivision thereof; (4) or to any bank, public carrier, express, or armored…

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