A bill to authorize funds to pay a portion of the startup costs of local handgun exchange programs.

Summary

Directs the Attorney General to establish a program under which the Attorney General will enter into agreements to contribute up to 50 percent of the funds needed to pay startup costs of handgun exchange programs operated by local governments or private entities in which merchandise or services, tickets or certificates that may be used to acquire merchandise or services, or other non-cash incentives are given in exchange for handguns, subject to specified requirements. Sets forth provisions regarding: (1) such Federal program's termination date; (2) the allocation of funds (with priority to programs in areas experiencing high rates of crime in which handguns are used, but with urban and rural areas each receiving an appropriate amount of assistance); and (3) reporting requirements. Authorizes appropriations.

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Timeline

1. 24 March 1994

   Introduced

   Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 24 March 1994

   Introduced

   Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3689-3690)

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 24 March 1994

   Introduced

   Introduced in Senate

   Source: IntroReferral

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Versions

• Introduced in Senate · 24 March 1994 · Official file

Documents

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• Introduced in Senate (text)

  Introduced in Senate · EN · 24 March 1994

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• Introduced in Senate (PDF)

  Introduced in Senate · EN · 24 March 1994

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• Introduced in Senate

  summary · EN · 24 March 1994

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Sponsors

• Sen. Bingaman, Jeff [D-NM] · D · Sponsor
• Sen. D'Amato, Alfonse [R-NY] · R · Cosponsor
• · ssju00 · Standing

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