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Illicit Arms Trafficking Security Enforcement Act
12/15/2023, 3:53 PM
Summary of Bill HR 331
Bill 118 hr 331, also known as the Illicit Arms Trafficking Security Enforcement Act, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress aimed at addressing the issue of illegal arms trafficking. The bill seeks to enhance the enforcement of laws related to the trafficking of firearms and other weapons, with the goal of reducing the flow of illicit arms into the hands of criminals and other dangerous individuals.
The Illicit Arms Trafficking Security Enforcement Act includes provisions that would increase penalties for individuals convicted of trafficking illegal firearms, as well as measures to improve coordination between federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies in combating arms trafficking. The bill also calls for the establishment of a task force dedicated to investigating and prosecuting cases of illegal arms trafficking.
Additionally, the legislation includes provisions aimed at improving the tracking and tracing of firearms, as well as measures to enhance the security of firearms dealers and manufacturers to prevent theft and diversion of weapons into the illegal market. The bill also includes funding for programs aimed at reducing gun violence and promoting responsible gun ownership. Overall, the Illicit Arms Trafficking Security Enforcement Act is designed to strengthen efforts to combat illegal arms trafficking and enhance public safety by reducing the availability of illegal firearms. The bill has received bipartisan support in Congress and is currently under consideration in committee.
The Illicit Arms Trafficking Security Enforcement Act includes provisions that would increase penalties for individuals convicted of trafficking illegal firearms, as well as measures to improve coordination between federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies in combating arms trafficking. The bill also calls for the establishment of a task force dedicated to investigating and prosecuting cases of illegal arms trafficking.
Additionally, the legislation includes provisions aimed at improving the tracking and tracing of firearms, as well as measures to enhance the security of firearms dealers and manufacturers to prevent theft and diversion of weapons into the illegal market. The bill also includes funding for programs aimed at reducing gun violence and promoting responsible gun ownership. Overall, the Illicit Arms Trafficking Security Enforcement Act is designed to strengthen efforts to combat illegal arms trafficking and enhance public safety by reducing the availability of illegal firearms. The bill has received bipartisan support in Congress and is currently under consideration in committee.
Congressional Summary of HR 331
Illicit Arms Trafficking Security Enforcement Act
This bill directs the Department of Homeland Security to establish a new unit—a Border Enforcement Security Task Force unit—to investigate transnational criminal organization arms smuggling across the international border between the United States and Mexico.
The purposes of the new unit include, among other things, reducing arms smuggling from the United States to Mexico.
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Current Status of Bill HR 331
Bill HR 331 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 12, 2023. Bill HR 331 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on January 12, 2023. Bill HR 331's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Border Security and Enforcement. as of February 8, 2023
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 331
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
14Democrat Cosponsors
6Republican Cosponsors
8Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 331
Primary Policy Focus
Crime and Law EnforcementPotential Impact Areas
- Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
- Criminal justice information and records
- Firearms and explosives
- Intergovernmental relations
- Law enforcement administration and funding
- Mexico
- Smuggling and trafficking
Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 331
Illicit Arms Trafficking Security Enforcement Act
Illicit Arms Trafficking Security Enforcement Act
To require the Secretary of Homeland Security to establish a Border Enforcement Security Task Force unit to investigate transnational criminal organization arms smuggling across the international border between the United States and Mexico, and for other purposes.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 331
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