Senate Bill 1854
115th Congress(2017-2018)
Federal Firearms Licensee Protection Act of 2017
Introduced
Introduced in Senate on Sep 25, 2017
Origin Chamber
Senate
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
1854
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 Senate votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Federal Firearms Licensee Protection Act of 2017
This bill amends the federal criminal code to modify criminal penalties for an offense involving the theft of a firearm from a licensed importer, manufacturer, or dealer, or from their business premises.
Specifically, the bill:
- increases from 10 to 20 years the maximum prison term, and
- creates a 3- or 5-year mandatory minimum prison term for an offense that occurs during the commission of a burglary or robbery.
An attempt to commit an offense is subject to the same penalties as a substantive offense.
September 25, 2017
09/25/2017
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
09/25/2017
Introduced in Senate
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:38:33 PM