Default Proceed Sale Transparency Act
Summary
What This Bill Does
The Default Proceed Sale Transparency Act targets firearm transfers that occur after the National Instant Criminal Background Check System has not yet returned a unique identification number. A licensed importer, manufacturer, or dealer that lawfully transfers a firearm before NICS provides the number must report that transfer to the FBI within 24 hours. If a state or local authority is conducting the related background check, the FBI must transmit the report to that authority. The Attorney General must create an online portal and telephone hotline within 180 days for those reports, so the FBI can prioritize background checks. The FBI Director must then publish annual public reports on default transfers by state, how many background checks were completed, how many later received approval numbers, and how many revealed prohibiting information under federal, state, local, or Tribal law.
Who Benefits and How
Gun violence prevention organizations benefit because default-proceed transfers become more visible and prioritized. Federal Bureau of Investigation staff benefit from a dedicated portal and hotline for prioritizing unresolved checks. State background check authorities benefit because the FBI must transmit dealer reports when state or local authorities conduct the check. Public safety researchers benefit from annual state-level data on default transfers and completed checks.
Who Bears the Burden and How
Licensed firearms dealers must report covered default-proceed transfers within 24 hours. Attorney General technology staff must create an online portal and telephone hotline within 180 days. FBI NICS staff must process dealer reports, coordinate with state authorities, and publish annual data. Firearm purchasers in default-proceed transactions may face faster follow-up if later-discovered information bars the transfer.
Key Provisions
- Requires licensed firearms dealers to report default-proceed transfers to the FBI within 24 hours.
- Requires the FBI to transmit reports to state or local background check authorities when applicable.
- Directs the Attorney General to create an online portal and telephone hotline within 180 days.
- Requires annual public FBI reports on default transfers and background check outcomes.
Evidence Chain:
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At a Glance
What This Bill Does
Requires firearm dealers to report default-proceed transfers to the FBI within 24 hours, creates FBI reporting tools and prioritization procedures, and requires annual public reports on default firearm transfers and completed background checks.
Key Policy Areas
Firearms, Background Checks, Public Safety
Primary Purpose
Requires firearm dealers to report default-proceed transfers to the FBI within 24 hours, creates FBI reporting tools and prioritization procedures, and requires annual public reports on default firearm transfers and completed background checks.
Policy Domains
Resolution provisions
Identified Gains
- Gun violence prevention organizations
- Federal Bureau of Investigation staff
- State background check authorities
- Public safety researchers
Identified Costs
- Licensed firearms dealers
- Attorney General technology staff
- FBI NICS staff
- Firearm purchasers
Sponsors
Legislative Progress
In CommitteeMr. Schneider (for himself, Mr. Quigley, and Mr. Panetta) introduced …
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Introduced in House
Stakeholder Effects
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State background check authorities
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