How S 4671 changes current law

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The bill increases penalties for theft of firearms from Federal firearms licensees and clarifies definitions related to the offenses involved.

• 18 U.S.C. § 924

  (i) → (i)(1)(A) A person who knowingly violates section 922(u), or attempts to do so, shall be fined under this title, imprisoned for not more than 20 years, or both.

  This change establishes a new offense for violating section 922(u) with a maximum penalty of 20 years imprisonment.

• 18 U.S.C. § 924

  (B) In the case of a violation described in subparagraph (A) that occurs during the commission of— (i) a burglary, the term of imprisonment shall be not less than 3 years; or (ii) a robbery, the term of imprisonment shall be not less than 5 years.

  This addition specifies enhanced penalties if the violation occurs during a burglary or robbery.

• 18 U.S.C. § 924

  (2) In this subsection— (A) the term `burglary' means the unlawful entry into, or remaining in, the business premises of a licensed importer, licensed manufacturer, or licensed dealer with the intent to commit a crime; and (B) the term `robbery' has the meaning given the term in section 1951(b).

  This defines burglary and robbery specifically for the context of the new penalties.

• 18 U.S.C. § 924

  subsection (m) → in subsection (m), by inserting ``, or attempts to do so,'' after ``or licensed collector``.

  This change extends penalties in subsection (m) to include attempts to violate the provisions, not just completed offenses.