Bill113th Congress

H.R. 34

Blair Holt's Firearm Licensing and Record of Sale Act of 2013

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Introduced
Jan 3, 2013
Origin Chamber
House
Policy Area
Crime and Law Enforcement
Latest Action
Jan 25, 2013
Latest Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, And Investigations.

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Rep. Rush, Bobby L. [D-IL-1]

Democrat·IL-1
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First Name: BOBBY
Middle Name: L.
Last Name: RUSH
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Bill Details

Update Date
Jan 11, 2023
Origin Chamber
House
Bill Type
HR
Bill Number
34
Congress
113
Introduced Date
Jan 3, 2013
Policy Area
Crime and Law Enforcement
Is Law
No
Jan 25, 2013Committee

Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, And Investigations.

Source: House committee actions

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Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Source: House floor actions

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Introduced in House

Source: Library of Congress

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Introduced in House

Source: Library of Congress

Introduced in House· Jan 3, 20130
Blair Holt's Firearm Licensing and Record of Sale Act of 2013 - Amends the Brady Handgun Violence Prevention Act to prohibit a person from possessing a firearm unless that person has been issued a firearm license under this Act or a state system certified under this Act and such license has not been invalidated or revoked. Prescribes license application, issuance, and renewal requirements.

Prohibits transferring or receiving a qualifying firearm unless the recipient presents a valid firearms license, the license is verified, and the dealer records a tracking authorization number. Prescribes firearms transfer reporting and record keeping requirements. Directs the Attorney General to establish and maintain a federal record of sale system.

Prohibits: (1) transferring a firearm to any person other than a licensee, unless the transfer is processed through a licensed dealer in accordance with national instant criminal background check system requirements, with exceptions; (2) a licensed manufacturer or dealer from failing to comply with reporting and record keeping requirements of this Act; (3) failing to report the loss or theft of the firearm to the Attorney General within 72 hours; (4) failing to report to the Attorney General an address change within 60 days; or (5) keeping a loaded firearm, or an unloaded firearm and ammunition for the firearm, knowingly or recklessly disregarding the risk that a child is capable of gaining access, if a child uses the firearm and causes death or serious bodily injury.

Prescribes criminal penalties for violations of firearms provisions covered by this Act.

Directs the Attorney General to: (1) establish and maintain a firearm injury information clearinghouse, (2) conduct continuing studies and investigations of firearm-related deaths and injuries, and (3) collect and maintain current production and sales figures of each licensed manufacturer.

Authorizes the Attorney General to certify state firearm licensing or record of sale systems.

Judiciary Committee

House· Standing
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresBusiness recordsChild safety and welfareCivil actions and liabilityCrimes against propertyCriminal justice information and recordsCriminal procedure and sentencingDepartment of JusticeFirearms and explosivesGovernment information and archivesGovernment studies and investigationsLicensing and registrations

Introduced in House

Jan 3, 2013

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