Empowering Law Enforcement for Safer Firearm Transfers Act of 2019
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Under committee review
What it doesSummary introduced in house (Jun 21, 2019)
Empowering Law Enforcement for Safer Firearm Transfers Act of 2019
This bill requires chief law enforcement officers (CLEOs) to be notified of pending firearm transfers and given an opportunity to object to such transfers.
Specifically, the Department of Justice must notify the CLEO of the jurisdiction in which the individual resides that the individual has an application pending for a firearm transfer. The CLEO then has 90 days to (1) certify that there is no objection to the transfer; or (2) certify that the individual poses a danger to themselves or others, or there is a reasonable likelihood that the individual will use the firearm for unlawful purposes. (Prior to 2016, individuals were required to obtain a certification from the CLEO. Currently, individuals are only required to notify the CLEO that the individual is submitting an application to the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives.)
What just happenedJun 21, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseJun 21, 2019
- Jun 21, 2019IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Ways and Means Committee - Jun 21, 2019IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Jun 21, 2019IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House