Public Health and Safety Act of 1993

Summary

Public Health and Safety Act of 1993 - Amends the Federal criminal code to prohibit the manufacture, import, export, sale, purchase, transfer, receipt, ownership, possession, transport, or use (transaction) of a handgun or handgun ammunition. Makes exceptions with respect to the military, law enforcement agencies, registered security guard services, and licensed handgun clubs and members of such clubs. Authorizes the Secretary of the Treasury to approve such a transaction by licensed manufacturers, importers, and dealers as necessary to meet the lawful requirements of such persons and entities covered by the exceptions. Specifies handgun club licensing requirements. Requires: (1) the Secretary to revoke the license of any such club that does not continue to meet such requirements; and (2) such club to pay to the Secretary an annual license fee of $25. Specifies security guard service registration requirements. Requires: (1) the Secretary to revoke such registration if the service does not continue to meet such requirements; and (2) such service to pay to the Secretary an annual registration fee of $50. Sets forth provisions with respect to: (1) recordkeeping (by licensed manufacturers, importers, dealers, handgun clubs or their members and by registered security guard services that transfer handguns or handgun ammunition); (2) reports of loss or theft; and (3) transfers to handgun clubs. Authorizes the voluntary delivery to any designated Federal, State, or local law enforcement agency of a handgun owned or possessed by a person. Directs the Secretary to: (1) arrange with each such agency to receive handguns for the transfer, destruction, or other disposition of such handguns; and (2) pay to such person $25 or the fair market value of the gun. Authorizes appropriations. Sets penalties for violations of this Act. Specifies that a person who voluntarily delivers a handgun under this Act after 180 days after enactment shall not be subject to criminal prosecution for possession of the handgun, but shall pay to the Secretary a civil penalty in an amount not to exceed $500. Establishes penalties for: (1) failure to report the loss or theft of a handgun; (2) negligent and intentional deliveries to an unauthorized place; (3) false statements or representations; and (4) failure to keep, or permit inspection of, records. Provides for the forfeiture of any handgun or handgun ammunition involved or used in a violation of this Act or of any other criminal law of the United States.

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Timeline

1. 23 September 1993

   Introduced

   Referred to the House Committee on Judiciary.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 23 September 1993

   Introduced

   Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E2233)

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 23 September 1993

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

4. 23 September 1993

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

5. 27 September 1993

   Referred

   Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime and Criminal Justice.

   Source: Committee

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Versions

• Introduced in House · 23 September 1993 · Official file

Documents

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• Introduced in House (text)

  Introduced in House · EN · 23 September 1993

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• Introduced in House (PDF)

  Introduced in House · EN · 23 September 1993

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• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 23 September 1993

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Sponsors

• Rep. Owens, Major R. [D-NY-12] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Reynolds, Mel [D-IL-2] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Clay, William (Bill) [D-MO-1] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Nadler, Jerrold [D-NY-12] · D · Sponsor
• Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large] · D · Sponsor
• JOHN LEWIS · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Velázquez, Nydia M. [D-NY-7] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Dellums, Ronald V. [D-CA-8] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Meek, Carrie P. [D-FL-17] · D · Sponsor
• ALCEE HASTINGS · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Ford, Harold E. [D-TN-8] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Miller, George [D-CA-7] · D · Cosponsor
• Nancy Pelosi · D · Cosponsor
• Rescom. Romero-Barcelo, Carlos A. [D-PR-At Large] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Abercrombie, Neil [D-HI-1] · D · Cosponsor
• · hsju00 · Standing

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