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Introduced
07/29/2021
07/29/2021
In Committee
11/01/2022
11/01/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2023
01/03/2023
Introduced Session
117th Congress
Bill Summary
A BILL To amend the NICS Improvement Amendments Act of 2007 to provide notification to relevant law enforcement agen- cies in the event that a background check conducted by the National Instant Criminal Background Check Sys- tem determines that a person may not receive a firearm, and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill, the Unlawful Gun Buyer Alert Act, amends the NICS Improvement Amendments Act of 2007 to require the National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS) to notify relevant law enforcement agencies if a background check determines that a person may not legally purchase a firearm. The bill specifies which law enforcement agencies must be notified, including the Federal Bureau of Investigation field office, the local law enforcement agency, and the state law enforcement agency. The Attorney General is also required to submit an annual report to Congress on the notifications provided under this new provision.
Committee Categories
Justice, Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (17)
David Cicilline (D)*,
Julia Brownley (D),
André Carson (D),
Gerry Connolly (D),
Danny Davis (D),
Mark DeSaulnier (D),
Veronica Escobar (D),
Sylvia Garcia (D),
Jahana Hayes (D),
Mondaire Jones (D),
Robin Kelly (D),
Joe Neguse (D),
Eleanor Holmes Norton (D),
Jamie Raskin (D),
Darren Soto (D),
Mark Takano (D),
Bonnie Watson Coleman (D),
Last Action
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security. (on 11/01/2022)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/4804/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/hr4804/BILLS-117hr4804ih.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/hr4804/BILLS-117hr4804ih.pdf.pdf |
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