3.0.0 54 2023-01-11T13:23:13Z 2023-01-11T13:23:13Z Senate S S 2013-01-22 113 ssju00 Judiciary Committee Senate Standing ssju21 Constitution Subcommittee Hearings by 2013-02-12T15:04:17Z Reported by 2013-03-11T18:32:37Z Markup by 2013-03-07T16:00:07Z Referred to 2013-01-22T22:29:21Z S. Rept. 113-9 Hadiya Pendleton and Nyasia Pryear-Yard Stop Illegal Trafficking in Firearms Act of 2013 113 955 HR 2013-04-08 Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, And Investigations. Related bill CRS Stop Illegal Trafficking in Firearms Act of 2013 113 443 S 2013-03-11 Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S1286-1287) Related bill CRS Safe Communities, Safe Schools Act of 2013 113 649 S 2013-04-18 Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S2777-2782) Related bill CRS 2013-04-05 ssju00 Judiciary Committee Senate By Senator Leahy from Committee on the Judiciary filed written report under authority of the order of the Senate of 03/23/2013. Report No. 113-9. Additional and Minority views filed. Floor 2013-04-05 By Senator Leahy from Committee on the Judiciary filed written report under authority of the order of the Senate of 03/23/2013. Report No. 113-9. Additional and Minority views filed. Committee 14900 9 Library of Congress ssju00 Judiciary Committee 2013-03-11 Senate Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 23. Calendars 2013-03-11 ssju00 Judiciary Committee Senate Committee on the Judiciary. Reported by Senator Leahy with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report. Committee 2013-03-11 Committee on the Judiciary. Reported by Senator Leahy with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report. Committee 14000 9 Library of Congress ssju00 Judiciary Committee 2013-03-07 ssju00 Judiciary Committee Senate Committee on the Judiciary. Ordered to be reported with an amendment favorably. Committee 2013-02-12 ssju21 Constitution Subcommittee Senate Committee on the Judiciary Senate Subcommittee on Constitution, Civil Rights and Human Rights. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 113-870. Committee 2013-01-22 ssju00 Judiciary Committee Senate Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. IntroReferral 2013-01-22 Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S180) IntroReferral B00100 9 Library of Congress 2013-01-22 Introduced in Senate IntroReferral 10000 9 Library of Congress L000174 Sen. Leahy, Patrick J. [D-VT] Patrick Leahy D VT N D000563 Sen. Durbin, Richard J. [D-IL] Richard Durbin D IL J. 2013-01-22 True B001277 Sen. Blumenthal, Richard [D-CT] Richard Blumenthal D CT 2013-02-07 False C001035 Sen. Collins, Susan M. [R-ME] Susan Collins R ME M. 2013-03-11 False G000555 Sen. Gillibrand, Kirsten E. [D-NY] Kirsten Gillibrand D NY E. 2013-03-12 False K000360 Sen. Kirk, Mark Steven [R-IL] MARK KIRK R IL STEVEN 2013-03-12 False S001181 Sen. Shaheen, Jeanne [D-NH] Jeanne Shaheen D NH 2013-03-13 False K000383 Sen. King, Angus S., Jr. [I-ME] Angus King I ME S. 2013-03-13 False F000457 Sen. Franken, Al [D-MN] Al Franken D MN 2013-04-11 False K000367 Sen. Klobuchar, Amy [D-MN] Amy Klobuchar D MN 2013-04-11 False M000133 Sen. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA] Edward Markey D MA J. 2013-09-09 False Crime and Law Enforcement Administrative law and regulatory procedures Citizenship and naturalization Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation Criminal procedure and sentencing Currency Drug trafficking and controlled substances Firearms and explosives Immigration status and procedures Organized crime Smuggling and trafficking U.S. Sentencing Commission Violent crime Crime and Law Enforcement 00 2013-01-22 Introduced in Senate 2013-03-05T22:33:27Z Stop Illegal Trafficking in Firearms Act of 2013 - Amends the federal criminal code to prohibit any person (other than a licensed importer, manufacturer, or dealer) from knowingly purchasing a firearm for, on behalf of, or with intent to transfer it to, any other person, or attempting or conspiring to do so, if that firearm has moved in or otherwise affected interstate or foreign commerce. Includes the receipt of a firearm from pawn or on consignment as a "purchase." Sets forth exceptions for certain bona fide gifts and for certain bona fide winners of an organized raffle, contest, or auction.

Prescribes fines and subjects property derived from or used to commit such offense to forfeiture. Applies an enhanced penalty for any such violation committed knowing or with reasonable cause to believe that a firearm involved will be used to commit a crime of violence. Directs the U.S. Sentencing Commission to review and amend its guidelines and policy statements to ensure that persons convicted of offenses applicable to straw purchases of firearms are subject to increased penalties.

Includes such a firearms trafficking offense within the definition of: (1) "racketeering activity," and (2) "specified unlawful activity" for purposes of money laundering violations.

Requires information concerning the identity, age, place of residence, and citizenship or immigration status of a person to be considered material to the lawfulness of the sale or other disposition of a firearm or ammunition.

Prohibits the sale of a firearm or ammunition knowing or having reasonable cause to believe that the purchaser: (1) is prohibited by state or local law from possessing, receiving, selling, shipping, transporting, transferring, or otherwise disposing of the firearm or ammunition; (2) intends to sell or otherwise dispose of the firearm or ammunition to a person in the category of individuals excluded from firearm possession; or (3) intends to sell or otherwise dispose of the firearm or ammunition in furtherance of a crime of violence or drug trafficking offense, or to export it in violation of law.

Sets forth penalties for: (1) receiving or transferring a firearm or ammunition, knowing or having reasonable cause to believe that it will be used to commit a crime of violence, a drug trafficking crime, or other specified crimes; and (2) smuggling or knowingly bringing into or taking out of the United States a firearm or ammunition with intent to engage in or promote conduct that is (or that would be, if committed in the United States) punishable under the Controlled Substances Act, the Controlled Substances Import and Export Act, or maritime drug law enforcement provisions or that constitutes (or would constitute) a crime of violence.

]]> 01 2013-03-11 Reported to Senate with amendment(s) 2013-04-02T17:37:13Z Stop Illegal Trafficking in Firearms Act of 2013 - (Sec. 3) Amends the federal criminal code to prohibit any person, other than a licensed firearms importer, manufacturer, collector, or dealer (licensed dealer), from knowingly purchasing in interstate or foreign commerce (including through receipt on consignment or by way of pledge or pawn as security for payment) a firearm from a licensed dealer, or from any person who is not a licensed dealer, for another individual, knowing or having reasonable cause to believe that such individual meets specified criteria disqualifying such individual from possessing a firearm. Sets forth an enhanced penalty for such a violation committed knowing or with reasonable cause to believe that any firearm involved will be used to commit a crime of violence. Specifies exceptions for purchases for certain bona fide gifts or for a bona fide winner of an organized raffle, contest, or auction.

Prohibits: (1) transferring two or more firearms to, or receiving two or more firearms from, a person in interstate or foreign commerce knowing or with the reasonable belief that such transfer, possession, or receipt would violate a federal law punishable by a term of imprisonment exceeding one year; or (2) attempting or conspiring to commit such conduct. Authorizes an enhanced penalty for someone who organizes or supervises such conduct.

Subjects: (1) property derived from or used to commit such an offense to forfeiture, and (2) a person who derives profits from such an offense to a fine equal to twice such profits.

Includes such offenses: (1) among offenses for which wiretapping may be authorized, (2) within the definition of "racketeering activity," and (3) within the definition of "specified unlawful activity" for purposes of money laundering violations.

Directs the U.S. Sentencing Commission to review and amend its guidelines and policy statements to: (1) ensure that persons convicted of offenses involving straw purchases of firearms and firearms trafficking are subject to increased penalties; and (2) reflect congressional intent that a person convicted of such offense who is affiliated with a gang, cartel, or organized crime ring should be subject to higher penalties.

(Sec. 4) Amends the Brady Handgun Violence Prevention Act to prohibit the sale or other disposition of a firearm or ammunition knowing or having reasonable cause to believe that the purchaser intends: (1) to sell or otherwise dispose of it to a person in a category of individuals excluded from firearms possession, (2) to sell or otherwise dispose of it in furtherance of a crime of violence or drug trafficking offense, or (3) to export it in violation of law.

(Sec. 5) Increases the maximum term of imprisonment for violating prohibitions against: (1) selling firearms or ammunition to any person knowing or having reasonable cause to believe that such person is disqualified from possessing such firearms or ammunition; (2) any such disqualified person transporting or possessing any firearm or ammunition in interstate or foreign commerce or receiving any firearm or ammunition that has been has been transported in interstate or foreign commerce; (3) receiving or transferring a firearm or ammunition knowing or having reasonable cause to believe that it will be used to commit a crime of violence, a drug trafficking crime, or other specified crimes under the Arms Export Control Act, the International Emergency Economic Powers Act, the Foreign Narcotics Kingpin Designation Act, or the Immigration and Nationality Act; or (4) smuggling into or out of the United States a firearm or ammunition with intent to engage in or promote conduct that is punishable under the Controlled Substances Act, the Controlled Substances Import and Export Act, or maritime drug law enforcement provisions or that constitutes a crime of violence.

(Sec. 8) Prohibits the Department of Justice (DOJ) and any of its law enforcement coordinate agencies from conducting any operation where a federal firearms licensee is directed or encouraged to sell firearms to an individual if DOJ or a coordinate agency knows or has reasonable cause to believe that such individual is purchasing such firearms on behalf of another for an illegal purpose, unless the Attorney General, the Deputy Attorney General, or the Assistant Attorney General for the Criminal Division approves the operation in writing and determines that the agency has prepared an operational plan to prevent firearms from being transferred to third parties without law enforcement taking reasonable steps to lawfully interdict those firearms.

]]> Stop Illegal Trafficking in Firearms Act of 2013 Display Title Stop Illegal Trafficking in Firearms Act of 2013 Official Title as Introduced A bill to increase public safety by punishing and deterring firearms trafficking. Introduced in Senate IS Short Titles as Introduced Stop Illegal Trafficking in Firearms Act of 2013 Short Titles as Reported to Senate Stop Illegal Trafficking in Firearms Act of 2013 S Senate Reported to Senate 2013-03-11T04:00:00Z https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/BILLS-113s54rs/xml/BILLS-113s54rs.xml Introduced in Senate 2013-01-22T05:00:00Z https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/BILLS-113s54is/xml/BILLS-113s54is.xml 2013-04-05 By Senator Leahy from Committee on the Judiciary filed written report under authority of the order of the Senate of 03/23/2013. Report No. 113-9. Additional and Minority views filed. text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress This file contains bill summaries and statuses for federal legislation. A bill summary describes the most significant provisions of a piece of legislation and details the effects the legislative text may have on current law and federal programs. Bill summaries are authored by the Congressional Research Service (CRS) of the Library of Congress. As stated in Public Law 91-510 (2 USC 166 (d)(6)), one of the duties of CRS is "to prepare summaries and digests of bills and resolutions of a public general nature introduced in the Senate or House of Representatives". For more information, refer to the User Guide that accompanies this file.