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IL HR1136
Resolution
Status
Passed
6/30/2016
Primary Sponsor
LaShawn Ford
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AI Summary
- Urges Congress to strengthen national freight laws for rail cars carrying firearms across state lines or prohibit the transport of firearms by rail freight entirely
- Cites Illinois ranking in the top ten states for freight theft nationwide and 2,987 shooting victims in Chicago in 2015
- Notes that nearly 200,000 guns are reported stolen, lost, or missing annually in the United States and 754 cargo thefts occurred nationwide in 2015
- Directs copies of the resolution be sent to the U.S. Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives and Illinois congressional delegation
Legislative Description
RAIL FREIGHT FIREARM LAWS
Last Action
Resolution Adopted as Amended
6/30/2016
Committee Referrals
Judiciary - Criminal4/13/2016
Rules4/7/2016
Full Bill Text
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