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.

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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
Amendment 886 — Informed