Terrorist Screening Database Improvement Act
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Just introduced
What it doesSummary introduced in house (Jun 21, 2016)
Terrorist Screening Database Improvement Act
This bill amends the federal criminal code to prohibit a firearms sale or transfer to an individual whose name appears in the Terrorist Screening Database (TSDB).
The national instant criminal background check system (i.e., the NICS database) must notify the Department of Justice (DOJ) when a licensed gun dealer requests a background check on a prospective gun buyer whose name appears on the TSDB. DOJ must comply with notice requirements. An individual may bring a civil action in federal court seeking removal from the TSDB.
Additionally, the NICS database must notify the Federal Bureau of Investigation if a licensed gun dealer requests a background check on a prospective gun buyer who is or has been under a federal terrorism investigation.
What just happenedJul 6, 2016
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H4279-4280)
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseJun 21, 2016
- Jul 6, 2016IntroReferralB00100
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H4279-4280)
- Jun 27, 2016Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
Crime and Federal Government Surveillance Subcommittee - Jun 22, 2016IntroReferralB00100
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H4057-4058)
- Jun 21, 2016IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Judiciary Committee - Jun 21, 2016IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Jun 21, 2016IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House