Gun Shop Safety Act of 1997
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (15 Aug 1997): Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime.
What this bill does
The Gun Shop Safety Act of 1997 would require the Secretary of the Treasury, through the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms, to establish minimum safety and security standards for licensed firearms dealers. These standards would cover the dealer's place of business, including its physical elements like windows and doors, and require specific security measures such as alarms. The regulations would also address the storage and handling of firearms at these businesses.
The bill directly affects licensed firearms dealers by mandating these new safety and security measures. The Secretary of the Treasury would have the authority to inspect dealer premises to ensure compliance. The legislation also outlines penalties for dealers who knowingly fail to meet these new standards.
Introduced in the House of Representatives in July 1997, the bill was referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary and subsequently to its Subcommittee on Crime. If it were to advance, it would need to be approved by the relevant committees, passed by the full House, and then go through a similar process in the Senate before potentially being sent to the President.
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Official summary
Gun Shop Safety Act of 1997 - Amends the Federal criminal code to direct the Secretary of the Treasury, within one year after enactment of this Act, to issue minimum firearm safety and security standards that shall apply to licensed firearms dealers. Authorizes the Secretary to inspect the premises of such dealers to ensure compliance with such standards. Provides penalties for noncompliance.
Timeline
15 Aug 1997
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 2359 do?
- The Gun Shop Safety Act of 1997 would require the Secretary of the Treasury, through the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms, to establish minimum safety and security standards for licensed firearms dealers. These standards would cover the dealer's place of business, including its physical elements like windows and doors, and require specific security measures such as alarms. The regulations would also address the storage and handling of firearms at these businesses. The bill directly affects licensed firearms dealers by mandating these new safety and security measures. The Secretary of the Treasury would have the authority to inspect dealer premises to ensure compliance. The legislation also outlines penalties for dealers who knowingly fail to meet these new standards. Introduced in the House of Representatives in July 1997, the bill was referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary and subsequently to its Subcommittee on Crime. If it were to advance, it would need to be approved by the relevant committees, passed by the full House, and then go through a similar process in the Senate before potentially being sent to the President.
- Has H.R. 2359 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.R. 2359. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.R. 2359?
- H.R. 2359 was sponsored by Rep. Rothman, Steven R. [D-NJ-9] (D-NJ), with 12 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 2359?
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime. (15 Aug 1997).
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