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HR4991119th Congress
Disarming Felons Act
Sponsored By: Representative Van Duyne, Beth [R-TX-24]
Introduced
Summary
Disqualifies adults from firearm possession and purchase based on serious juvenile delinquency. This bill would add a new juvenile delinquency category to federal gun law by amending 18 U.S.C. 922(d) and 922(g) so adults who, when aged 15 to 17, committed an act that would have been a felony if done by an adult are barred from receiving or possessing firearms.
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Analyzed Economic Effects
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Gun limits for adults with juvenile felonies
If enacted, some adults would be barred from buying or possessing guns. This would apply if, at ages 15 to 17, they committed a juvenile act that would have been a felony for an adult. Gun dealers and others would be prohibited from transferring a firearm to them, and their possession would be illegal. The bill would use existing federal enforcement and penalty rules.
Sponsors & CoSponsors
Sponsor
Van Duyne, Beth [R-TX-24]
TX • R
Cosponsors
There are no cosponsors for this bill.
Roll Call Votes
No roll call votes available for this bill.
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