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Version 00 · Introduced in Senate · Mar 9, 1994
Amends the Federal criminal code to increase firearm license application fees. Requires: (1) all firearm licenses issued under Federal firearms provisions to be suspended immediately upon a licensee's conviction of violating specified firearms-related provisions under the Federal criminal code, the Internal Revenue Code (IRC), or the Arms Export Control Act (AECA) and to remain suspended until all direct appeals are exhausted; and (2) all such licenses to be automatically revoked if the conviction is upheld on final direct appeal. Sets penalties for knowing falsification of records by licensees. Requires firearm licensees to comply with provisions of the IRC and AECA relating to firearms.
People & committees
Sen. Simon, Paul [D-IL] · D–IL
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Referred to Subcommittee on Constitution.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S2641-2642)
Introduced in Senate
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