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Introduced
10/22/2021
10/22/2021
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 require federally licensed firearms manufacturers, import- ers, and dealers and their employees to undergo annual training to be eligible to sell a firearm, to require a notice to be posted at retail firearms locations that de- scribes the signs of unlawful firearms purchases, to re- quire such licensees to maintain physical security ele- ments to prevent theft and a minimum level of business liability insurance, and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill, the Firearms Retailer Code of Conduct Act of 2021, aims to enhance safety and responsible practices in the firearms retail industry. It requires annual training for federally licensed firearms manufacturers, importers, and dealers, as well as their employees, on topics like identifying straw purchases and preventing firearm theft. The bill also mandates that these licensees maintain a minimum level of business liability insurance and secure their firearms inventory when their premises are closed, with penalties for non-compliance. Additionally, the bill defines key terms like "straw purchase" and "gun trafficking" and establishes penalties for violations of the new requirements.
Committee Categories
Justice, Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (28)
Jason Crow (D)*,
Jake Auchincloss (D),
Joyce Beatty (D),
Earl Blumenauer (D),
André Carson (D),
David Cicilline (D),
Madeleine Dean (D),
Suzan DelBene (D),
Theodore Deutch (D),
Sheila Jackson-Lee (D),
Robin Kelly (D),
James Langevin (D),
Ted Lieu (D),
Stephen Lynch (D),
Carolyn Maloney (D),
Lucy McBath (D),
Joe Morelle (D),
Joe Neguse (D),
Eleanor Holmes Norton (D),
Jimmy Panetta (D),
Mary Gay Scanlon (D),
Adam Schiff (D),
Eric Swalwell (D),
Dina Titus (D),
David Trone (D),
Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D),
Bonnie Watson Coleman (D),
Nikema Williams (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/5678/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/hr5678/BILLS-117hr5678ih.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/hr5678/BILLS-117hr5678ih.pdf.pdf |
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