To require the Attorney General to submit to the Congress a report that includes the demographic data of persons determined to be ineligible to purchase a firearm based on a background check performed by the National Instant Criminal Background Check System.
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Summary
What This Bill Does
Mandates DOJ submit annual reports to Congress on demographic data of people denied firearm purchases through NICS background checks, including race, ethnicity, sex, age, disability, income, and English proficiency.
Who Benefits and How
- Congress receives data to evaluate fairness of background check denials
- Civil rights advocates gain information on potential disparities in denials
- Researchers access demographic patterns in firearm purchase denials
Who Bears the Burden and How
- DOJ/FBI must compile and report demographic data annually
- NICS system must track and retain demographic information
Key Provisions
- Annual report due starting 1 year after enactment
- Covers race, ethnicity, national origin, sex, gender, age
- Includes disability, income, and English proficiency if available
- Report to Senate and House Judiciary Committees
Evidence Chain:
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Primary Purpose
Requires annual report on demographics of persons denied firearm purchases through NICS background checks
Policy Domains
Legislative Strategy
"Enable oversight of potential disparities in firearm background check denials"
Bill Structure & Actor Mappings
Who is "The Secretary" in each section?
- "attorney_general"
- → Attorney General
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