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Introduced
03/10/2021
03/10/2021
In Committee
05/18/2021
05/18/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2023
01/03/2023
Introduced Session
117th Congress
Bill Summary
A BILL To provide for the reporting to State and local law enforce- ment authorities of cases in which the national instant criminal background check system indicates that a fire- arm 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 fire- arm.
AI Summary
This bill, the NICS Denial Notification Act of 2021, requires the Attorney General to report to state and local law enforcement authorities when the National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS) indicates that a firearm purchase has been denied due to the buyer being prohibited from possessing a firearm under federal or state law. The bill also requires the Attorney General to submit an annual report to Congress detailing the number of such denials, investigations, arrests, and convictions across federal judicial districts. The purpose is to ensure that law enforcement can pursue criminal charges at the state level against individuals who attempt to illegally acquire firearms.
Committee Categories
Justice, Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (29)
Mike Quigley (D)*,
Don Bacon (R),
Gus Bilirakis (R),
John Carter (R),
Matt Cartwright (D),
Lou Correa (D),
Theodore Deutch (D),
Mario Diaz-Balart (R),
Veronica Escobar (D),
Brian Fitzpatrick (R),
John Garamendi (D),
Andrew Garbarino (R),
Sylvia Garcia (D),
Carlos Giménez (R),
Anthony Gonzalez (R),
Jenniffer González (R),
Robin Kelly (D),
Carolyn Maloney (D),
Joe Neguse (D),
Eleanor Holmes Norton (D),
Bill Pascrell (D),
John Rutherford (R),
Abigail Spanberger (D),
Steve Stivers (R),
Tom Suozzi (D),
Eric Swalwell (D),
Van Taylor (R),
Mike Thompson (D),
Fred Upton (R),
Last Action
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security. (on 05/18/2021)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/1769/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/hr1769/BILLS-117hr1769ih.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/hr1769/BILLS-117hr1769ih.pdf.pdf |
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