House Bill 5836
116th Congress(2019-2020)
Prosecuting Gun Crimes Saves Lives Act
Introduced
Introduced in House on Feb 10, 2020
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
5836
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.
Ann Wagner
grade
Missouri
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Prosecuting Gun Crimes Saves Lives Act
This bill establishes requirements and authorities for the Department of Justice to take certain actions to address the illegal purchase and possession of firearms, including by authorizing grants and establishing task forces to increase investigations and prosecutions of relevant offenses.
February 10, 2020
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03/10/2020
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
02/10/2020
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
02/10/2020
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Feb 9, 2022 1:42:31 AM