House Bill 4939
116th Congress(2019-2020)
STOP Straw Purchases Act
Introduced
Introduced in House on Oct 31, 2019
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
4939
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
STOP Straw Purchases Act
This bill establishes new criminal offenses and penalties to deter straw purchases of firearms (i.e., firearm purchases from a licensed gun dealer by one person on behalf of another person).
October 31, 2019
12/18/2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
10/31/2019
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
10/31/2019
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Nov 1, 2022 4:47:40 AM