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Introduced
03/26/2019
03/26/2019
In Committee
03/26/2019
03/26/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
116th Congress
Bill Summary
A bill to provide for the reporting to State and local law enforcement authorities of cases in which the national instant criminal background check system indicates that a firearm has been sought to be acquired by a prohibited person, so that authorities may pursue criminal charges under State law, and to ensure that the Department of Justice reports to Congress on prosecutions secured against prohibited persons who attempt to acquire a firearm. This bill requires the Department of Justice to notify state and local law enforcement authorities following a firearms-related background check that results in a denial.
AI Summary
This bill, the NICS Denial Notification Act of 2019, requires the Department of Justice to notify state and local law enforcement authorities following a firearms-related background check that results in a denial. The bill aims to enable state and local authorities to pursue criminal charges against prohibited persons who attempt to acquire a firearm. It also requires the Department of Justice to report annually to Congress on the number of denials, referrals, investigations, charges, and convictions related to these attempted firearm purchases by prohibited persons.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (12)
Pat Toomey (R)*,
Lamar Alexander (R),
Tom Carper (D),
Susan Collins (R),
Chris Coons (D),
Tammy Duckworth (D),
Doug Jones (D),
Amy Klobuchar (D),
James Lankford (R),
Joe Manchin (I),
David Perdue (R),
Marco Rubio (R),
Last Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (on 03/26/2019)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/senate-bill/875/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/s875/BILLS-116s875is.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/s875/BILLS-116s875is.pdf.pdf |
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