To enforce the requirement that the National Instant Criminal Background Check System make a final disposition of requests to correct its records within 60 days, and for other purposes.
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ReportedAdditional sponsors: Mr. Van Drew, Mr. Newhouse, Mr. Grothman, Mr. …
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Mr. Emmer (for himself, Mr. Bean of Florida, Mr. Biggs …
Summary
What This Bill Does
Requires courts to hold hearings within 30 days for NICS challenge cases. Government must prove ineligibility by clear and convincing evidence, and prevailing challengers get attorneys fees.
Who Benefits and How
- Firearm purchasers denied by NICS gain expedited judicial review
- Wrongly denied individuals recover attorneys fees when successful
- Due process strengthened in background check challenges
Who Bears the Burden and How
- Federal government bears burden of proof and pays fees if loses
- Courts must hold expedited hearings within 30 days
- DOJ faces increased litigation costs
Key Provisions
- 30-day expedited hearing requirement
- Government bears clear and convincing evidence burden
- Attorneys fees for substantially prevailing challengers
- Covers NICS delays beyond statutory deadline
Evidence Chain:
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Primary Purpose
Strengthens due process protections for NICS background check challenges including expedited hearings
Policy Domains
Legislative Strategy
"Protect gun rights through enhanced procedural protections"
Bill Structure & Actor Mappings
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