House Bill 3790
115th Congress(2017-2018)
Federal Firearms Licensee Protection Act
Introduced
Introduced in House on Sep 14, 2017
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
3790
Congress
115
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
Federal Firearms Licensee Protection Act
This bill amends the federal criminal code to modify provisions related to theft of firearms.
Under current law, it is unlawful to steal a firearm from a licensed importer, manufacturer, or dealer, or from their business premises. This bill broadens the scope of unlawful conduct to also prohibit stealing a firearm from a gun range that rents firearms or a shooting club.
Additionally, the bill modifies criminal penalties for an offense:
- to increase from 10 to 20 years the maximum prison term, and
- to create a 3- or 5-year mandatory minimum prison term for an offense that occurs during the commission of a burglary or robbery.
Finally, an attempt to commit an offense is subject to the same penalties as a substantive offense.
September 14, 2017
09/14/2017
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
09/14/2017
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:38:42 PM