Intergovernmental Law Enforcement Cooperation and Reorganization Act

Summary

Intergovernmental Law Enforcement Cooperation and Reorganization Act - Title I: Gun Control Transfers - Transfers to the Attorney General all functions of the Secretary of the Treasury under the Gun Control Act of 1968. Authorizes the President to transfer to the Attorney General any authority of any agency relative to such functions. Establishes a Firearms Safety and Abuse Control Administration in the Department of Justice through which the functions transferred to the Department under this Act are to be carried out. Title II: Advisory Commission on Intergovernmental Relations - Directs the Advisory Commission on Intergovernmental Relations, in consultation with the United States Conference of Mayors and the National League of Cities, and representatives of Federal, State, and local law enforcement agencies, to investigate, analyze, and report within six months of the enactment of this Act upon: (1) intergovernmental problems involved in controlling illicit handgun traffic; and (2) the effectiveness of the Gun Control Act, particularly the requirements for licensing of manufacturers, importers, and dealers.

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Timeline

1. 1 March 1977

   Introduced

   Referred to Senate Committee on Governmental Affairs.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 1 March 1977

   Introduced

   Introduced in Senate

   Source: IntroReferral

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1 official file

• Introduced in Senate

  summary · EN · 1 March 1977

  Open at official source

Sponsors

• Sen. Javits, Jacob K. [R-NY] · R · Sponsor
• Sen. Percy, Charles H. [R-IL] · R · Cosponsor
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