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Introduced
12/09/2021
12/09/2021
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 modernize the business of selling firearms.
AI Summary
This bill, the Federal Firearm Licensee Act, aims to modernize the regulation of firearms dealers in the United States. It includes provisions to improve physical security requirements for gun dealers, enhance record-keeping and auditing procedures, expand background check requirements, increase licensing fees, and grant the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) more authority to deny or revoke dealer licenses. The bill also repeals certain limitations on the use of gun trace data and dealer record inspections. Overall, the bill seeks to strengthen oversight and accountability for federally licensed firearms dealers.
Committee Categories
Justice, Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (30)
Robin Kelly (D)*,
Jake Auchincloss (D),
Nanette Barragán (D),
Karen Bass (D),
André Carson (D),
Ed Case (D),
Sean Casten (D),
David Cicilline (D),
Jim Cooper (D),
Charlie Crist (D),
Danny Davis (D),
Val Demings (D),
Mark DeSaulnier (D),
James Langevin (D),
Barbara Lee (D),
Ted Lieu (D),
Alan Lowenthal (D),
Kweisi Mfume (D),
Joe Morelle (D),
Joe Neguse (D),
Eleanor Holmes Norton (D),
Jimmy Panetta (D),
Bill Pascrell (D),
Donald Payne (D),
Mary Gay Scanlon (D),
David Scott (D),
Terri Sewell (D),
Darren Soto (D),
Tom Suozzi (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 | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/6225/all-info | 12/10/2021 |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/hr6225/BILLS-117hr6225ih.pdf | 12/29/2021 |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/hr6225/BILLS-117hr6225ih.pdf.pdf | 12/29/2021 |
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