NICS Denial Notification Act of 2016
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Jan 5, 2016)
NICS Denial Notification Act of 2016
This bill amends the federal criminal code to require the Department of Justice (DOJ) to report certain information to state and local law enforcement authorities following a determination, by the National Instant Criminal Background Check System, that a prospective firearm purchaser is a prohibited person (i.e., a person who is prohibited from receiving or possessing a firearm).
DOJ must report to Congress on the categories of prohibited persons who are most likely to engage in criminal activity.
What just happenedFeb 3, 2016
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseJan 5, 2016
- Feb 3, 2016Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
Crime and Federal Government Surveillance Subcommittee - Jan 5, 2016IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Judiciary Committee - Jan 5, 2016IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Jan 5, 2016IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House