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S. 229

Violent Crime Prevention Act

Violent Crime Prevention Act - Amends the Federal criminal code to prohibit the manufacture, transfer, importation, sale, or delivery of .25 or .32 caliber ammunition, except for: (1) the use of the Federal Government or any State or local government; and (2) testing or experimenting authorized by the Secretary of the Treasury. Imposes a licensing fee of $1,000 per year for manufacturers and importers of .25 or .32 caliber ammunition. Requires licensed importers and manufacturers to mark all .25 and .32 caliber ammunition and packages containing such ammunition for distribution.

Includes .25 and .32 caliber ammunition as restricted ammunition, the use of which during the commission of a crime of violence or a drug trafficking crime carries a mandatory five-year prison term.

Referred to Subcommittee on Constitution.

Sen. Moynihan, Daniel Patrick [D-NY](D-NY)Sponsor
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  1. Committee

    Referred to Subcommittee on Constitution.

    Constitution, Civil Rights and Property Rights Subcommittee
  2. IntroReferral

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

    Judiciary Committee
  3. IntroReferral10000

    Introduced in Senate