HR2538-118

Introduced

To prohibit the sale of a firearm to, and the purchase of a firearm by, a person who is not covered by appropriate liability insurance coverage.

118th Congress Introduced Apr 6, 2023

Analysis under review: This bill has generated analysis that may be too generic or incomplete. Clause-level evidence remains available below.

Summary

What This Bill Does

The bill provides prohibitions on sale of firearm to, and purchase of firearm by, a person not covered by appropriate liability insurance Section 922 of title 18, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end. It relies on definition changes, appropriations, compliance mandates, and exemptions. The main policy areas are Environmental Groups and Environment.

Who Benefits and How

Environmental and public health interests 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 and Public beneficiaries or protected communities affected by the clause could face increased risk.

Key Provisions

  • Provides prohibitions on sale of firearm to, and purchase of firearm by, a person not covered by appropriate liability insurance Section 922 of title 18, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end...

Evidence Chain:

This summary is generated from the full bill text using AI analysis. Expand "Detailed Analysis" below for identified beneficiaries/burden bearers with clause-level evidence links.

At a Glance

What This Bill Does

The bill provides prohibitions on sale of firearm to, and purchase of firearm by, a person not covered by appropriate liability insurance Section 922 of title 18, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end.

Key Policy Areas

Environmental Groups, Environment

Primary Purpose

The bill provides prohibitions on sale of firearm to, and purchase of firearm by, a person not covered by appropriate liability insurance Section 922 of title 18, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end.

Policy Domains

Environmental Groups Environment

Whole bill

Identified Gains
  • Environmental and public health interests affected by the bill
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Environmental and public health interests affected by the bill:
Identified Costs
  • Federal, state, or local agencies responsible for implementing the clause
  • Public beneficiaries or protected communities affected by the clause
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Public beneficiaries or protected communities affected by the clause:
Federal, state, or local agencies responsible for implementing the clause:

Legislative Progress

Introduced
Introduced Committee Passed
Apr 6, 2023

Mr. Takano introduced the following bill; which was referred to …

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Bill Structure & Actor Mappings

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Domains
Environmental Groups Environment

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