To require a background check for every firearm sale.
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Summary
What This Bill Does
The bill requires firearms transfers Section 922 of title 18, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: (aa)(1)(A)It shall be unlawful for any person who is not a licensed importer, licensed. It relies on definition changes, compliance mandates, exemptions, and trade restrictions. The main policy areas are Homeowners, Finance, Foreign Policy, and Housing.
Who Benefits and How
Law enforcement, justice-system actors, and affected communities could face lower compliance burdens, Homeowners, tenants, or housing market participants affected by the bill could face lower compliance burdens, and Foreign businesses and cross-border trade participants 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.
Key Provisions
- Requires firearms transfers Section 922 of title 18, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: (aa)(1)(A)It shall be unlawful for any person who is not a licensed importer, licensed...
Evidence Chain:
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At a Glance
What This Bill Does
The bill requires firearms transfers Section 922 of title 18, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: (aa)(1)(A)It shall be unlawful for any person who is not a licensed importer, licensed.
Key Policy Areas
Homeowners, Finance, Foreign Policy, Housing
Primary Purpose
The bill requires firearms transfers Section 922 of title 18, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: (aa)(1)(A)It shall be unlawful for any person who is not a licensed importer, licensed.
Policy Domains
Whole bill
Identified Gains
- Law enforcement, justice-system actors, and affected communities
- Homeowners, tenants, or housing market participants affected by the bill
- Foreign businesses and cross-border trade participants affected by the bill
- Financial services firms and customers affected by the bill
Identified Costs
- Federal, state, or local agencies responsible for implementing the clause
Sponsors
Legislative Progress
IntroducedMr. Murphy (for himself, Ms. Baldwin, Mr. Bennet, Mr. Blumenthal, …
Stakeholder Effects
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Law enforcement, justice-system actors, and affected communities
Bill Structure & Actor Mappings
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