To amend chapter 44 of title 18, United States Code, to strengthen the background check procedures to be followed before a Federal firearms licensee may transfer a firearm to a person who is not such a licensee.
Summary
What This Bill Does
The bill requires strengthening of background check procedures to be followed before a Federal firearms licensee may transfer a firearm to a person who is not such a licensee Section 922(t) of title 18, United States Code is, requires GAO reports Within 90 days after the end of each of the 1-year, 3-year, and 5-year periods that begin with the effective date of this Act, the Comptroller General of the United States shall prepare and submit, and requires reports on petitions supporting firearms transfers not immediately approved by NICS System, that were not responded to in a timely manner The Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation shall make an annual. It relies on reporting requirements, compliance mandates, definition changes, and procurement rules. The main policy areas are Native American Tribes, Civil Rights, Environment, and Criminal Justice.
Who Benefits and How
Public beneficiaries or protected communities affected by the clause could face reduced risk, Tribal governments and members affected by the bill could face lower compliance burdens, and Businesses and employers affected by the bill could face lower compliance burdens.
Who Bears the Burden and How
Federal, state, or local agencies responsible for implementing the clause would take on compliance duties, Tribal governments and members affected by the bill would take on compliance duties, and Law enforcement, justice-system actors, and affected communities would take on compliance duties.
Key Provisions
- Requires strengthening of background check procedures to be followed before a Federal firearms licensee may transfer a firearm to a person who is not such a licensee Section 922(t) of title 18, United States Code is...
- Requires GAO reports Within 90 days after the end of each of the 1-year, 3-year, and 5-year periods that begin with the effective date of this Act, the Comptroller General of the United States shall prepare and submit...
- Requires reports on petitions supporting firearms transfers not immediately approved by NICS System, that were not responded to in a timely manner The Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation shall make an annual...
- Requires report to the Congress Within 150 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Attorney General, in consultation with the National Resource Center on Domestic Violence and Firearms, shall submit to...
- Requires report on firearm transfers denied as a result of a NICS check Within 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Inspector General, Department of Justice, shall prepare and submit to the Congress...
Evidence Chain:
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At a Glance
What This Bill Does
The bill requires strengthening of background check procedures to be followed before a Federal firearms licensee may transfer a firearm to a person who is not such a licensee Section 922(t) of title 18, United States Code is, requires GAO reports Within 90 days after the end of each of the 1-year, 3-year, and 5-year periods that begin with the effective date of this Act, the Comptroller General of the United States shall prepare and submit, and requires reports on petitions supporting firearms transfers not immediately approved by NICS System, that were not responded to in a timely manner The Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation shall make an annual.
Key Policy Areas
Native American Tribes, Civil Rights, Environment, Criminal Justice
Primary Purpose
The bill requires strengthening of background check procedures to be followed before a Federal firearms licensee may transfer a firearm to a person who is not such a licensee Section 922(t) of title 18, United States Code is, requires GAO reports Within 90 days after the end of each of the 1-year, 3-year, and 5-year periods that begin with the effective date of this Act, the Comptroller General of the United States shall prepare and submit, and requires reports on petitions supporting firearms transfers not immediately approved by NICS System, that were not responded to in a timely manner The Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation shall make an annual.
Policy Domains
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Identified Gains
- Public beneficiaries or protected communities affected by the clause
- Tribal governments and members affected by the bill
- Businesses and employers affected by the bill
Identified Costs
- Federal, state, or local agencies responsible for implementing the clause
- Tribal governments and members affected by the bill
- Law enforcement, justice-system actors, and affected communities
- Environmental and public health interests affected by the bill
- Public beneficiaries or protected communities affected by the clause
Sponsors
Legislative Progress
IntroducedMr. Clyburn (for himself, Mr. Aguilar, Mr. Auchincloss, Ms. Balint, …
Stakeholder Effects
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Bill Structure & Actor Mappings
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