Amendment sought to require individuals who wish to purchase firearms at a gun show to submit to a background check before they are able to complete their purchase; and require a three business day period for completion of the background check.

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Amendment Number
216
Description
Amendment sought to require individuals who wish to purchase firearms at a gun show to submit to a background check before they are able to complete their purchase; and require a three business day period for completion of the background check.
Purpose
An amendment no. 2 and printed in part B of H. Rept. 106-186 to regulate firearms transfers at gun shows and require criminal background checks to prevent the sale of guns to minors and felons.
Congress
106
Type
HAMDT
Latest Action Date
Jun 18, 1999
Latest Action Text
On agreeing to the McCarthy (NY) amendment (A002) Failed by recorded vote: 193 - 235 (Roll no. 235).
Latest Action Time
01:24:02
Submitted Date
Jun 18, 1999
Chamber
House of Representatives
Update Date
Aug 15, 2021
Amendment 216 — Informed