LEGISLATION/H.R. 2620

Federal Firearms Licensee Protection Act of 2023

118-HR-2620118th CongressIntroduced Apr 13, 2023Crime and Law Enforcement
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Status
Introduced
Committee
Floor Vote
Other Chamber
Signed
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Sponsor

Rep. Rutherford, John H. [R-FL-5](R-FL-5)
87 cosponsors

Summary

Federal Firearms Licensee Protection Act of 2023

This bill modifies criminal penalties for an offense involving the theft of a firearm from a licensed importer, manufacturer, or dealer, or from their business premises.

Specifically, the bill does the following:

  • increases from 10 to 20 years the maximum prison term, and
  • creates a 3- or 5-year mandatory minimum prison term for an offense that occurs during the commission of a burglary or robbery.

An attempt to commit an offense is subject to the same penalties as a substantive offense.

Actions (3)

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Apr 13, 2023House floor actions
Introduced in House
Apr 13, 2023Library of Congress
Introduced in House
Apr 13, 2023Library of Congress