Hadiya Pendleton and Nyasia Pryear-Yard Gun Trafficking and Crime Prevention Act of 2016

Summary

Hadiya Pendleton and Nyasia Pryear-Yard Gun Trafficking and Crime Prevention Act of 2016 This bill amends the federal criminal code to make trafficking in firearms a crime. Specifically, it prohibits, with respect to two or more firearms, the following: transfer to or receipt by a prohibited person or a person who plans a subsequent transfer that results in unlawful use, possession, or disposition of such firearms; providing false statements in connection with the purchase, receipt, or acquisition of such firearms; and directing, promoting, or facilitating such prohibited conduct. A person who commits or conspires to commit a gun trafficking offense is subject to a prison term of up to 20 years (or 25 years if such person also acted as an organizer).  The U.S. Sentencing Commission must review and, if appropriate, amend the sentencing guidelines and policy statements that apply to persons convicted of trafficking in firearms.

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Timeline

1. 27 April 2016

   Introduced

   Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 27 April 2016

   Introduced

   Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E610)

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 27 April 2016

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

4. 27 April 2016

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

5. 17 May 2016

   Referred

   Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.

   Source: Committee

Votes

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Versions

• Introduced in House · 27 April 2016 · Official file

Documents

3 official files

• Introduced in House (text)

  Introduced in House · EN · 27 April 2016

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• Introduced in House (PDF)

  Introduced in House · EN · 27 April 2016

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• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 27 April 2016

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Sponsors

• Rep. Clarke, Yvette D. [D-NY-9] · D · Sponsor
• · hsju00 · Standing

Related records

• related to → Hadiya Pendleton and Nyasia Pryear-Yard Gun Trafficking and Crime Prevention Act of 2015
• related to ← Urban Progress Act of 2016