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Introduced
11/09/2017
11/09/2017
In Committee
12/13/2017
12/13/2017
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018
12/31/2018
Introduced Session
115th Congress
Bill Summary
Unlawful Gun Buyer Alert Act This bill amends the NICS Improvement Amendments Act of 2007 to require the national instant criminal background check system to notify certain law enforcement agencies when a firearm is transferred to a person who is subsequently determined to be prohibited from receiving or possessing a firearm.
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 certain law enforcement agencies when a firearm is transferred to a person who is subsequently determined to be prohibited from receiving or possessing a firearm. Specifically, the bill requires NICS to notify the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) field office, the local law enforcement agency, and the state law enforcement agency if the background check determines that the person is prohibited from receiving or possessing a firearm after the firearm has already been transferred.
Committee Categories
Justice, Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (10)
David Cicilline (D)*,
Earl Blumenauer (D),
Steve Cohen (D),
Alcee Hastings (D),
Bill Keating (D),
Ro Khanna (D),
Jim McGovern (D),
Jerry Nadler (D),
Eleanor Holmes Norton (D),
Darren Soto (D),
Last Action
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations. (on 12/13/2017)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/115th-congress/house-bill/4343/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/115/bills/hr4343/BILLS-115hr4343ih.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/115/bills/hr4343/BILLS-115hr4343ih.pdf.pdf |
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