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Act Prioritizing Prosecution of Illegal Gun Crimes

This act aims to increase the investigation and prosecution of individuals who illegally attempt to purchase or possess firearms. It establishes new programs and provides funding to law enforcement to better enforce existing laws and prevent guns from falling into the wrong hands.
Key points
Higher priority for prosecuting individuals who lie on gun purchase forms or possess firearms illegally.
Financial support for states to investigate and prosecute illegal firearm purchases.
Creation of special federal programs in high gun crime areas with dedicated prosecutors and agents.
Establishment of a task force to prosecute convicted felons attempting to illegally buy firearms.
Annual reports to Congress on the results of gun crime prosecutions.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_HR_1642
Sponsor: Rep. Malliotakis, Nicole [R-NY-11]
Process start date: 2021-03-08
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Prosecuting Gun Crimes Saves Lives Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_1642.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-03-08.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Higher priority for prosecuting individuals who lie on gun purchase forms or possess firearms illegally.
  • Financial support for states to investigate and prosecute illegal firearm purchases.
  • Creation of special federal programs in high gun crime areas with dedicated prosecutors and agents.
  • Establishment of a task force to prosecute convicted felons attempting to illegally buy firearms.
  • Annual reports to Congress on the results of gun crime prosecutions.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Malliotakis, Nicole [R-NY-11].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-27.

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