Accidental Firearms Transfers Reporting Act of 2023
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Jan 9, 2023)
Accidental Firearms Transfers Reporting Act of 2023
This bill requires the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) to report to Congress on the number of firearm transfers where (1) a licensed gun dealer submits a background check through the National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS), (2) NICS fails to respond within three business days, and (3) the licensed gun dealer completes the transfer.
The FBI must also report on the procedures followed once the transferee is discovered to be ineligible.
What just happenedJan 9, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseJan 9, 2023
- Jan 9, 2023IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Judiciary Committee - Jan 9, 2023IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Jan 9, 2023IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House