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Prosecuting Gun Crimes Saves Lives Act

2/9/2022, 1:42 AM

Congressional Summary of HR 5836

Prosecuting Gun Crimes Saves Lives Act

This bill establishes requirements and authorities for the Department of Justice to take certain actions to address the illegal purchase and possession of firearms, including by authorizing grants and establishing task forces to increase investigations and prosecutions of relevant offenses.

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Current Status of Bill HR 5836

Bill HR 5836 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 10, 2020. Bill HR 5836 was introduced during Congress 116 and was introduced to the House on February 10, 2020.  Bill HR 5836's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security. as of March 10, 2020

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 5836

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
1
Democrat Cosponsors
1
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 5836

Primary Policy Focus

Crime and Law Enforcement

Potential Impact Areas

- Congressional oversight
- Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
- Criminal justice information and records
- Criminal procedure and sentencing
- Employee hiring
- Firearms and explosives
- Intergovernmental relations
- Law enforcement administration and funding
- Law enforcement officers
- Lawyers and legal services
- Retail and wholesale trades
- Smuggling and trafficking
- State and local government operations

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 5836

Prosecuting Gun Crimes Saves Lives Act
To direct the Attorney General to prioritize the investigation and prosecution of Federal firearms offenses, and for other purposes.
Prosecuting Gun Crimes Saves Lives Act

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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 5836

Ann Wagner
Ann Wagner
MissouriRepublican

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