Amendment100th Congress
An amendment to strike the bill's provisions establishing a seven-day waiting period for handgun purchases and instead direct the Justice Department to develop and propose to Congress a system that would be accessible to gun dealers which would permit the identification of felons who attempt to purchase firearms. Within 180 days, the Department would be required to report to Congress detailing a description of such a system, a cost analysis and an implementation plan. The amendment would also mandate the immediate revocation of probation for felons found to be in possession of firearms.
- Amendment Number
- 886
- Description
- An amendment to strike the bill's provisions establishing a seven-day waiting period for handgun purchases and instead direct the Justice Department to develop and propose to Congress a system that would be accessible to gun dealers which would permit the identification of felons who attempt to purchase firearms. Within 180 days, the Department would be required to report to Congress detailing a description of such a system, a cost analysis and an implementation plan. The amendment would also mandate the immediate revocation of probation for felons found to be in possession of firearms.
- Congress
- 100
- Type
- HAMDT
- Latest Action Date
- Sep 15, 1988
- Latest Action Text
- Amendment Passed in Committee of the Whole by Recorded Vote: 228 - 182 (Record Vote No: 321).
- Submitted Date
- Sep 15, 1988
- Chamber
- House of Representatives
- Update Date
- Aug 14, 2021