Foreign National Firearms Background Check Enhancement Act
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Dec 19, 2019)
Foreign National Firearms Background Check Enhancement Act
This bill requires a nonimmigrant alien to get Department of Justice (DOJ) approval before purchasing a firearm. Specifically, the party transferring the firearm to the alien must receive a copy of the DOJ waiver or confirm with the DOJ that such an alien falls within specified exceptions, such as the alien possessing a U.S. hunting license. Currently, a nonimmigrant alien may acquire a firearm if the alien qualifies for one of the specified exceptions without acquiring DOJ approval.
What just happenedJan 28, 2020
Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseDec 19, 2019
- Jan 28, 2020Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.
Immigration Integrity, Security, and Enforcement Subcommittee - Dec 19, 2019IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Judiciary Committee - Dec 19, 2019IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Dec 19, 2019IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House