NICS Denial Notification Act of 2017
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Nov 28, 2017)
NICS Denial Notification Act of 2017
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 barred from receiving or possessing a firearm).
DOJ must report annually on: (1) certain details regarding denied firearm purchases in each category of prohibited persons, and (2) the number of background check notices reported to states.
What just happenedJan 9, 2018
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseNov 28, 2017
- Jan 9, 2018Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
Crime and Federal Government Surveillance Subcommittee - Nov 28, 2017IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Judiciary Committee - Nov 28, 2017IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Nov 28, 2017IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House