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S. 229 (101st)

Violent Crime Prevention Act

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Introduced

25 January 1989

Last action

6 February 1989 · Referred

Status

Referred to Subcommittee on Constitution.

Sponsors

Sen. Moynihan, Daniel Patrick [D-NY]

Subjects

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10 August 2026

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Summary

Violent Crime Prevention Act - Amends the Federal criminal code to prohibit the manufacture, transfer, importation, sale, or delivery of .25 or .32 caliber ammunition, except for: (1) the use of the Federal Government or any State or local government; and (2) testing or experimenting authorized by the Secretary of the Treasury. Imposes a licensing fee of $1,000 per year for manufacturers and importers of .25 or .32 caliber ammunition. Requires licensed importers and manufacturers to mark all .25 and .32 caliber ammunition and packages containing such ammunition for distribution. Includes .25 and .32 caliber ammunition as restricted ammunition, the use of which during the commission of a crime of violence or a drug trafficking crime carries a mandatory five-year prison term.

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Timeline

  1. 25 January 1989

    Introduced

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 25 January 1989

    Introduced

    Introduced in Senate

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 6 February 1989

    Referred

    Referred to Subcommittee on Constitution.

    Source: Committee

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