Disarm Criminals and Protect Communities Act
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Under committee review
What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Apr 15, 2013)
Disarm Criminals and Protect Communities Act - Establishes within the Department of Justice (DOJ) the Felon and Fugitive Firearm Task Force to strengthen DOJ efforts to investigate and prosecute cases of convicted felons and fugitives who illegally attempt to purchase a firearm.
Requires the Task Force to provide direction for and recommendations to the Attorney General regarding such investigation and prosecution, including with respect to: (1) the allocation of DOJ resources; (2) enhancing cooperation among federal agencies and entities and among federal, state, and local authorities; (3) changes in rules, regulations, or policy to improve effectiveness; and (4) improvements through changes in rules, regulations, or policy.
Makes specified sums in the DOJ Assets Forfeiture Fund available for: (1) the investigation and prosecution of cases of convicted felons and fugitives who illegally attempt to purchase a firearm, and (2) the Task Force.
What just happenedApr 16, 2013
Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 39.
Who’s behind it
- Placed on Calendar SenateApr 16, 2013
- Apr 16, 2013Calendars
Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 39.
- Apr 15, 2013Calendars
Introduced in the Senate. Read the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time.
- Apr 15, 2013IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate