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STOP Straw Purchases Act
11/1/2022, 4:47 AM
Congressional Summary of HR 4939
STOP Straw Purchases Act
This bill establishes new criminal offenses and penalties to deter straw purchases of firearms (i.e., firearm purchases from a licensed gun dealer by one person on behalf of another person).
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Current Status of Bill HR 4939
Bill HR 4939 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since October 31, 2019. Bill HR 4939 was introduced during Congress 116 and was introduced to the House on October 31, 2019. Bill HR 4939's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security. as of December 18, 2019
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 4939
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
2Democrat Cosponsors
1Republican Cosponsors
1Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 4939
Primary Policy Focus
Crime and Law EnforcementPotential Impact Areas
- Business records
- Criminal procedure and sentencing
- Firearms and explosives
- Fraud offenses and financial crimes
- Government information and archives
- Retail and wholesale trades
Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 4939
STOP Straw Purchases Act
To amend title 18, United States Code, to combat straw purchases of firearms.
STOP Straw Purchases Act
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 4939
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