United States · Bill · S
S. 868 (103rd)
Firearm Victims Prevention Act
Introduced
4 May 1993
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S14212)
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Summary
Firearm Victims Prevention Act - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to increase the excise tax on manufacturers of certain handguns, assault weapons, and ammunition. Imposes a retail excise tax on the sale, transfer, or other disposition of such weapons and ammunition. Establishes the Health Care Trust Fund to make grants to facilities providing medical care to gunshot victims. Amends the Federal criminal code to increase the license application fees for dealers in firearms. Appropriates to the Trust Fund certain revenue from the excise taxes and the increased fees.
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Introduced in Senate (text)
Introduced in Senate · EN · 4 May 1993
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Introduced in Senate · EN · 4 May 1993
Introduced in Senate
summary · EN · 4 May 1993
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- Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/103rd-congress/senate-bill/868
- Open data entity: https://api.congress.gov/v3/bill/103/s/868