H.R. 2618 · 112th Congress
Border Security Enhancement Act of 2011
- Stage
- In committee
- Sponsor
- Mike Quigley
- Introduced
- 2011-07-21
- Latest action
- 2011-08-25 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
Summary
Border Security Enhancement Act of 2011 - Amends the federal criminal code to increase the penalty (from five to ten years' inprisonment) for knowingly making a false statement or representation regarding information required to be kept in the records of a licensed firearms dealer, importer, manufacturer, or collector.
Includes offenses involving misrepresentations relating to firearms within the definition of "specified unlawful activity" for purposes of the prohibition against financial transactions involving the proceeds of such activity.