House Bill 1279
116th Congress(2019-2020)
Safer Neighborhoods Gun Buyback Act of 2019
Introduced
Introduced in House on Feb 14, 2019
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
1279
Congress
116
Policy Area
Crime and Law Enforcement
Crime and Law Enforcement
Primary focus of measure is criminal offenses, investigation and prosecution, procedure and sentencing; corrections and imprisonment; juvenile crime; law enforcement administration. Measures concerning terrorism may fall under Emergency Management or International Affairs policy areas.
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Safer Neighborhoods Gun Buyback Act of 2019
This bill authorizes the Department of Justice's Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) to make grants to states, local governments, or gun dealers to conduct gun buyback programs. The BJA may distribute smart prepaid cards for use by a state, local government, or gun dealer to compensate individuals who dispose of firearms.
Additionally, the bill establishes a new criminal offense for using or accepting a smart prepaid card in the acquisition or transfer of a firearm or ammunition. A violator is subject to a fine, up to two years in prison, or both.
February 14, 2019
03/25/2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
03/07/2019
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H2511)
02/14/2019
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
02/14/2019
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Nov 1, 2022 4:17:41 PM