H.R. 3790 · 115th Congress · 2017–2018
Federal Firearms Licensee Protection Act
H.R. 3790 in the 115th Congress (2017–2018) was introduced on Sep 14, 2017, sponsored by Steve Russell with 33 co-sponsors.
During the 115th Congress (2017–2018), Donald Trump was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Sep 14, 2017
- Co-sponsors
- 33
- Policy area
- Crime and Law Enforcement
What it does
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.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Steve Russell (R-OK). Co-sponsors: 33 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedSep 14, 2017
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. (Sep 14, 2017)
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Committees
- Judiciary Committee
More
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